Central banks running out of options
It’s been seven years since the recession, but we have yet to see a significant global turnaround. “Through the next 12 months, we’re thinking the…
- By: Katie Keir
- October 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:27
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Venture capital investments hit all-time high
From January to September 2015, 323 venture capital deals were closed, with a total investment of $1.4 billion. Research company Venture Intelligence said investments made…
- By: Staff
- October 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:04
Cats may help ease your stress
Stressed out at work with deadlines and meetings? Try meditation or exercise…or head to a cat café for a visit with a feline friend. These…
- By: Staff
- October 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:17
Firing remote employees is tricky
Sure, working remotely makes life easier for lots of employees. But when these employees need to be terminated, things can get complicated. Twitter recently announced…
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:03
Would an NDP win rattle markets?
If Canadians want a government shakeup, that’s exactly what an NDP win would deliver. The party has not only vowed to restore the OAS eligibility…
- By: Katie Keir
- October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:48
What to expect if the Liberals win
It’ll likely be business as usual if the Liberals come into power on Monday. While the party has promised tax and investment policy changes, experts…
- By: Suzanne Sharma
- October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:52
What to expect if Harper wins a majority
Most people who take voting seriously pay close attention to party platforms. There’s no guarantee the winner will keep its promises, but those stances provide…
- By: Dean DiSpalatro
- October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:34
Why Canada’s economy is underperforming
The Canadian economy will continue to underperform over the next year, relative to the U.S. and on a global scale. That’s due to our high…
- By: Sarah Cunningham-Scharf
- October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:15
Hedge funds posted losses in September
Four consecutive months of losses.
- By: Staff
- October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 22:59
Annual performance reviews not effective enough
Annual performance reviews aren’t frequent enough to provide an accurate assessment, a Bloomberg story argues. The piece examines the case of Instacart, a grocery-delivery service.…
- By: Staff
- October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:06
Saving for retirement in the U.K.
It seems adults haven’t forgotten their childhood piggy bank. According to an Aviva survey, one in 10 U.K. adults use the porcine friend to save…
- By: Staff
- October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:45
New addition at Morneau Shepell
Keri Alletson has joined Morneau Shepell as a partner in its Ontario health and benefits consulting practice. Alletson, whose background is in workforce health and…
- By: Staff
- October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:15
How Cisco makes flex schedules work
David Heather describes Cisco's reverse mentoring and flexible work schedules.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- October 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Survey finds 56% of Canadian workers reporting reduced productivity due to financial concerns
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re less productive at work due to financial concerns, according to a new survey by…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 27, 2024
- 15:00
Caisse buying 25% stake in U.K. electricity firm, investing in forestland portfolio
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in U.K.-based First Hydro Co. alongside Brookfield Asset Management and…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 15:00
Canadians with employer-sponsored health benefits 20% more likely to seek care when needed: survey
Canadians with an employer-provided benefits plan are 20 per cent more likely to seek care when needed and 25 per cent more likely to report…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 09:00
HOOPP’s Jeff Wendling retiring in 2025
Jeff Wendling, president and chief executive officer at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, will be retiring in 2025 after more than 25 years with…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 11:00
How are Canadian DB pension plan sponsors making use of surplus funds amid positive funded status environment?
With many Canadian defined benefit pension plans in a strong funded position, plan sponsors, particularly those with unionized workforces, are increasingly discussing the use of…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 26, 2024 September 25, 2024
- 11:00
Gov’t seeking feedback on solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated DB pension plans
The federal government is currently seeking recommendations about its plan to introduce solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans. Under the government’s…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2024 September 24, 2024
- 11:00