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2024 Future of Work Summit: Employers using workplace flexibility, benefits offerings to attract, retain talent

Two-thirds (67 per cent) of employers say there’s currently a shortage of skilled workers in their industry and 58 per cent anticipate a skilled labour…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 27, 2025 January 28, 2025
  • 07:55

2024 Future of Work Summit: The role of DEI in an evolving employee recruitment environment

A majority (65 per cent) of Canadian employers say they have or are working on implementing a diversity, equity and inclusion policy, while 44 per…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
  • 07:55

2024 Future of Work Summit: How Amazon’s upskilling program helps prepare employees for the future

Amazon’s Career Choice program provides employees with skills training that leads to career advancement, whether it be in their current trajectory or an entirely new…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
  • 07:53

PSP Investments appointing Patrick Charbonneau as CIO, Yannick Beaudoin to lead Canada Growth Fund

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is appointing Patrick Charbonneau as its new chief investment officer, effective February 3, 2025. He’ll oversee portfolio design and…

  • By: Staff
  • January 24, 2025 January 24, 2025
  • 15:00

PSP Investments closing final lease for London office asset, CPPIB joining U.S. real estate joint venture

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is reporting its London-based office real estate asset is fully leased. “We are delighted that 22 Bishopsgate has reached…

  • By: Staff
  • January 24, 2025 January 23, 2025
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on why a majority of Canadians are planning to switch jobs this year was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • January 24, 2025 January 23, 2025
  • 09:00

Pharmacare, access to virtual health care among priorities for Benefits Alliance in 2025

Advocacy on the federal government’s pharmacare program will continue to be a core focus for the Benefits Alliance in 2025, says Carolyne Eagan, the association’s…

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Average funded ratio of Canadian DB pension plans up 2% in Q4 2024: report

The funded ratio of the average Canadian defined benefit pension plan grew by two per cent during the fourth quarter of 2024 and 12 per…

  • By: Staff
  • January 23, 2025 January 22, 2025
  • 11:00
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How changes to parental, illness leave, job posting requirements could impact Ontario employers

In light of upcoming changes to Ontario’s employment leave policies, as well as new requirements for job postings, it’s important for employers to review and…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 23, 2025 January 22, 2025
  • 09:00

Coverage of the Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum

Benefits Canada’s Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum has been running for nearly 20 years and is the industry’s most popular drug benefits conference.…

2024 Face to Face in Drug Plan Management Forum: Balancing treatment, drug plan sustainability with ADHD in the workplace

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting up to nine per cent of children and five per cent of adults, said Marie-Hélène Dugal,…

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Using drug plans to address women’s health at all life stages

Women face unique health challenges throughout their lives — across most age groups, women experience higher rates of chronic diseases compared to men, said Neda…

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: The connection between drug benefit utilization and women’s health

Canada’s workforce increasingly reflects the unique health challenges faced by its female population. Between 2018 and 2023, women represented a little more than half of…

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Precision oncology plays critical role in breast cancer treatment

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Canada, predominantly affecting women, with more than 29,000 diagnoses in 2023. It’s complexity is underscored by more…

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Panel: A look at the evolution of drug coverage

Advances in medical science and innovations in drug development necessitate updated drug plan strategies, according to Frédéric Leblanc (pictured far right), strategic leader of drug…

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Employer-provided drug plans drive healthy, productive workplaces

Private drug plans play a pivotal role in ensuring faster and broader access to medications for 27 million Canadians, said Joe Farago, executive director of…

2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Sophisticated approach to drug plan management ensures accessibility, affordability, long-term sustainability

One of the keys to managed care is to reflect on past experiences, understand lessons learned and consider their implications for the future, said Bobby…

Caisse investing further in electric vehicle charging network

Netherlands pension fund divesting 2.8 million shares in Tesla: report

Dutch civil worker pension fund Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP is selling its entire stake in Tesla Inc., according to a report by Business Insider. The investment…

  • By: Staff
  • January 22, 2025 January 22, 2025
  • 15:00
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79% of Canadian employees report improved well-being due to flexibility of hybrid work: survey

More than three-quarters (79 per cent) of Canadian employees say their overall well-being has significantly improved due to the greater flexibility offered by hybrid working,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 22, 2025 January 22, 2025
  • 15:00
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Bell Let’s Talk Day providing opportunities to promote mental-health resources, open communication

Bell Let’s Talk Day provides an opportunity to promote internal mental-health resources to employees and establish more open communication, says Jessica Reid, the company’s director…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 22, 2025 January 21, 2025
  • 09:00

Six in 10 Canadian employees planning to change jobs this year: survey

Six in 10 Canadian (57 per cent) employees say they’re either in the process of moving employers or may seek new employment in the next…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
  • 15:00

Half of North American employees feel less fulfilled compared to five years ago: survey

Half (51 per cent) of North American employees say they feel less fulfilled compared to five years ago, with hybrid workers feeling more fulfilled than…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2025 January 20, 2025
  • 09:00
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Expert panel: Chronic disease management, GLP-1s among 2025 health benefits trends

The previous year was an interesting one in the world of employee benefits plans. Over the previous 12 months, employers have navigated the explosion of…

  • By: Kim Siddall
  • January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
  • 09:00
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How crypto-friendly Trump administration could impact institutional investors

The cryptocurrency-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses could push states to become more open to crypto and lead…

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Climate advocate, institutional investors weigh in on natural gas pipeline holdings

Canada’s public pension funds should rethink the billions of dollars they’ve invested in natural gas infrastructure amid the global push to reduce emissions, says a…