Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on declining mental health among Canadian workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
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Report finds 10% of Canadians with disabilities denied employment in last 5 years
Roughly one in 10 Canadians with disabilities say they’ve been denied employment in the past five years directly because of their disability, according to a…
- By: Staff
- January 3, 2025 January 2, 2025
- 09:00
59% of global institutional investors haven’t discussed AI with investment managers: survey
More than half (59 per cent) of global institutional investors have yet to discuss artificial intelligence with their managers, according to a new survey from…
- By: Staff
- January 2, 2025 January 2, 2025
- 15:00
FSRA monitoring target-benefit framework, pension risks in 2025
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is closely monitoring administrative risk and pension plan sponsors’ geopolitical concerns in 2025, says Andrew Fung, the organization’s…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- January 2, 2025 January 2, 2025
- 11:00
Expert panel: Communication, technology shaping employers’ mental-health strategies in 2025
Heading into 2025, the workplace mental-health landscape in Canada continues to transform and grow. Employers continue to recognize that prioritizing mental health is a critical…
- By: Katharine Coons
- January 2, 2025 January 1, 2025
- 09:00
Survey finds student loan repayment programs on the rise in U.S.
The majority (92 per cent) of U.S. employers offer some sort of educational benefit, with the most common being tuition assistance/repayment programs, according to a…
- By: Staff
- January 2, 2025 December 20, 2024
- 09:00
CSSB releases financial reporting, climate disclosure guidelines
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board has released its sustainability disclosure standards that align with global sustainability disclosure guidelines, while addressing specific Canadian circumstances. The framework…
- By: Staff
- January 2, 2025 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
Top 10 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of 2024
From the unlocking of pension benefits in Nova Scotia to new pay transparency rules in Ontario, stories about pension and employment legislation caught the eyes…
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
Why employers should have a policy addressing political discourse in the office
In an increasingly polarized world, discussing politics in the workplace can be harmful to employees and negatively impact company culture, says Jasmine Escalera, a career…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- December 23, 2024 December 20, 2024
- 09:00
Canadian workers’ mental health on the decline, driven by financial anxiety: survey
The mental health of Canadian workers has dropped below levels last seen at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, driven by a steep decline in…
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
OPTrust reduces financed emissions intensity by 11% compared to 2022: report
The OPSEU Pension Trust has reduced its financed emissions intensity by 11 per cent when compared to 2022, according to the investment organization’s latest climate…
- By: Staff
- December 20, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 15:00
How employers can support employees’ mental health during the holidays
Employers can take a proactive role in supporting employee mental health during the holidays through early intervention, communication and making wellness resources easily accessible, says…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 20, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the federal government’s decision to transfer a $1.9 billion public pension surplus to general revenue was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this…
- By: Staff
- December 20, 2024 December 19, 2024
- 09:00
Caisse investing $335M in U.S. real estate manager, Ontario Teachers’ leading US$100M funding of mineral exploration firm
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $335 million in TerraPact, a U.S.-based firm that owns and operates ground leases and rights of…
- By: Staff
- December 19, 2024 December 20, 2024
- 11:00
Expert panel: Building a more effective pension system for Canada’s private sector workers
According to Statistics Canada, 80 per cent of Canadian public sector workers benefit from a respectable, life-long pension. However, for many private sector employees the…
- By: Sebastien Betermier
- December 19, 2024 December 20, 2024
- 11:00
Claims for chronic disease drugs increasing fastest among younger plan members: report
Between 2019 and 2023, chronic disease drug claims increased much faster among younger plan members compared to older generations, according to a new report by…
- By: Staff
- December 19, 2024 December 18, 2024
- 09:00
Report finds investment management fees for open-end real assets funds as high as 20%
Investment management fees for open-end real assets funds can reach as high as 20 per cent, while median fees cost institutional investors either 10 per…
- By: Staff
- December 18, 2024 January 1, 2025
- 15:00
Frank Su departing CPPIB for private equity role at Abu Dhabi Pension Fund
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has confirmed the departure of Frank Su as managing director and head of Asian private equity, effective immediately. In…
- By: Staff
- December 17, 2024 December 16, 2024
- 09:00
Institutional investors increasingly eyeing private assets amid shifting interest rates, diversification push: report
Evolving expectations, a shifting interest rate environment and the need to manage increasingly large asset bases for performance and for national and societal impact are…
- By: Staff
- December 16, 2024 December 16, 2024
- 14:45