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Q&A with the UPP’s Omo Akintan

The University Pension Plan’s chief people officer discusses expanding the talent pool, providing access to personalized and culturally relevant mental-health practitioners and finding time to…

Caisse investing further in electric vehicle charging network

Shareholders approve Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package, despite objection by institutional investors

A majority (77 per cent) of Tesla Inc. shareholders voted in support of restoring the landmark US$44.9 billion all-stock pay package for chief executive officer…

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  • June 20, 2024 June 20, 2024
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CSSB’s climate risk disclosure standards should align with ISSB’s, with only Canadian-specific modifications: PIAC

The Pension Investment Association of Canada supports closely aligning the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board disclosure standards with the International Sustainability Standards Board’s requirements but recommends it…

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  • June 20, 2024 June 19, 2024
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86% of U.S. workers say they’re afraid of their HR department: survey

More than eight in 10 (86 per cent) U.S. workers say they’re afraid of their human resources representatives, according to a new survey MyPerfectResume.com. The survey,…

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  • June 19, 2024 June 19, 2024
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Employees hesitant to take time off turning to ‘quiet vacationing’: expert

As the lines between work and family life become increasingly blurred amid the rise of remote working, employees are finding it hard to take time…

42% of Canadian workers say they’re burnt out by end of workday: survey

More than two-fifths (42 per cent) of workers feel exhausted after work; with a quarter citing excessive workload as the leading cause of their burnout,…

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  • June 19, 2024 June 18, 2024
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U.S. pension risk transfer sales premium increased 130% in Q1 2024: report

U.S. pension risk transfer sales reached US$14.6 billion in the first quarter of 2024, a 130 per cent increase from the same period in 2023,…

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  • June 18, 2024 June 18, 2024
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Flight Centre’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards wins communicating wellness offerings to employees

Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins in the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards is reminding employees of the mental and physical wellness offerings available through…

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PSP Investments generates 7.2% annual return, net assets increase to $264.9BN

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board ended its fiscal year on March 31, 2024, generating a net return of 7.2 per cent, up from 4.4…

Ontario DB pension plans’ average solvency ratio increases to 122% in Q1 2024: FSRA

The average projected solvency ratio for Ontario defined benefit pension plans was 122 per cent as of March 31, 2024, up three per cent from…

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  • June 17, 2024 June 13, 2024
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Okta’s parental leave benefit is helping dads stay home with their newborn, adopted children

Okta Inc.’s enhanced parental leave benefit for non-birthing parents is helping more employees who are fathers take time off to bond with their newborn or…

Deadline extended for the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards

Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. EST. The original industry awards program has been recognizing…

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  • June 17, 2024 June 14, 2024
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Caisse investing $500MN in National Bank of Canada, backing EV charging station operator

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $500 million in National Bank of Canada to support its acquisition strategy for Canadian Western…

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  • June 14, 2024 June 13, 2024
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49% of executive leaders say financial stress preventing frontline staff from doing best work: survey

Nearly half (49 per cent) of executive leaders say financial stress often or very often prevents their frontline workers from doing their best work, according to…

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  • July 15, 2024 July 15, 2024
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Interest rate cut boosts returns from short-term government bonds, credit: report

Returns from short-term Government of Canada bonds and credit are rising due to the easing of interest rates by the Bank of Canada last month,…

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  • July 15, 2024 July 15, 2024
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Ontario court rules employer not obligated to preserve past service benefits

Ontario’s small claims court has ruled that an employer’s letter, which described the benefits coverage that would exist following a divestment as ‘comparable’ to prior…

CPPIB investing €550M in European digital solutions provider, Caisse buying Brazilian power transmission platform

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing €550 million in Europe-based team.blue to acquire a 20 per cent interest in the firm. The total…

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  • July 12, 2024 July 11, 2024
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

A story on how group insurers can help plan sponsors provide adequate coverage and ensure appropriate use of treatments for rare diseases was the most-read…

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  • July 12, 2024 July 11, 2024
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Institutional investors considering AI need responsible rulebook: report

Putting responsible artificial intelligence principles in place is essential to enhancing risk-adjusted returns and positioning businesses for success, according to a new report by the Canada…

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  • July 11, 2024 July 11, 2024
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