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How employers can promote employee health during flu season
With more employees returning to the office, it’s crucial employers encourage workers to take sick days to avoid spreading germs around the office, says Janet Candido of Candido Consulting Group.

Climate, cybersecurity risks increasing for federally regulated pension plans: OSFI outlook
Susan G. Seller, a pension and benefits lawyer at Bennett Jones LLP, adds third-party arrangements and commercial real estate risks round out the most pressing categories for federally regulated pension plans.

36% of U.S. employers disclosing individual pay ranges to employees: survey
Half (50%) of employers said they believe communicating pay rates or ranges will increase questions from current employees, according to a new survey by WTW.

Trudeau chides Smith for Alberta pension-exit debate, promises to defend stability of CPP
In an open letter, Trudeau said the CPP is recognized the world over as a success story of cooperation and that his government aims to keep it that way.

Question of the Week

What shocking effect did we see in Canadian excess deaths in 2022? And what does it mean for DB pension plan sponsors?

Answer from Alexandra Sonnenwirth, Director of Client delivery, Club Vita

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how flexible dress codes can support DEI was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week.

Gen Z workers want to retire at 61, but 99% facing obstacles to saving for retirement: survey
The No. 1 obstacle cited by gen Z employees was inflation (54%), followed by monthly expenses (35%) and unexpected expenses (31%), according to a new survey by Charles Schwab.