Search Results for “Hybrid working” – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:34:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 91% of PSAC members opposed to Treasury Board’s hybrid work mandate: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/91-of-psac-members-opposed-to-treasury-boards-return-to-office-mandate-survey/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157869 The majority (91 per cent) of the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s members are strongly opposed to the Treasury Board’s new hybrid work mandate, according to a recent survey by the PSAC. In May, the Treasury Board announced its decision to require federal public service workers to be in-office a minimum of three days per […]

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]]> Three-quarters of Canadian employers offer or are keen to offer flexible benefits: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/three-quarters-of-canadian-employers-offer-or-are-keen-to-offer-flexible-benefits-survey/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:00:30 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157360 Three-quarters of Canadian organizations (and 67 per cent of global employers) either offer or are keen to offer benefits choice or flexible benefits, according to a new survey by MBWL International, an international joint venture between Barnett Waddingham, Milliman Inc., Lurse and Normandin Beaudry. The survey, which polled more than 250 global employers, found 27 per cent […]

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]]> How employers can support neurodiverse employees https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-employers-can-support-neurodiverse-employees/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:53:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157164 Based on multiple studies, it’s estimated that roughly 15 to 20 per cent of the global population is neurodivergent, an umbrella term that includes autism, dyslexia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Tourette’s syndrome. With a significant portion of employees identifying as neurodiverse, organizations that aren’t tapping into this talent pool could struggle to remain competitive, says […]

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]]> Flight Centre’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards wins communicating wellness offerings to employees https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/benefits-communication/flight-centres-2023-workplace-benefits-awards-wins-communicating-wellness-offerings-to-employees/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156616 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 the company’s benefits plan, says Anna Fisher, the organization’s health and wellness director. “I think, too, that the awards have provided validation for our employees that we do want to […]

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]]> Deadline extended for the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/deadline-extended-for-the-2024-workplace-benefits-awards/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157010 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 employers and plan sponsors for more than 20 years, highlighting their innovative approaches to supporting the mental, physical and financial well-being of their employees. Enter the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards […]

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]]> Claims for obesity drugs increased 42% in 2023, 92% since 2020: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/claims-for-anti-obesity-drugs-increased-42-in-2023-92-since-2020-report/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156565 The use of obesity medications among Canadian employer-sponsored benefits plan members has grown substantially, with claims increasing 42 per cent in 2023 and roughly 92 per cent since 2020, according to a new report by Manulife Financial Corp. The report, based on aggregate claims data, found more women are using obesity drugs than men (79 […]

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]]> Employers rethinking value of employee connections in era of remote work: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/employers-rethinking-value-of-employee-connections-in-era-of-remote-work-report/ Mon, 27 May 2024 19:00:24 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156065 The rise of remote work has led to a loss of workplace social connections that is negatively affecting employees, according to a new report by the Conference Board of Canada. The report, which is based on multiple surveys conducted between 2022 and 2023, found employers are concerned about workplace isolation as flexible work arrangements become […]

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]]> Unions representing federal public service workers file legal challenges against hybrid work mandate https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-law/unions-representing-federal-public-service-workers-file-legal-challenges-against-govts-hybrid-work-mandate/ Mon, 27 May 2024 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156077 Unions representing more than 270,000 federal public service workers have filed a series of legal challenges to the federal government’s new mandate requiring its workers to report to the office three days per week. The Public Service Alliance of Canada, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees […]

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]]> 61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/61-of-canadian-workers-say-return-to-workplace-mandates-impose-financial-burden-survey/ Wed, 22 May 2024 19:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155871 Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid workers due to the cost of working remotely and onsite, according to a new survey by Capterra Inc. The survey, which polled 250 Canadian workers, found 81 per cent said […]

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]]> Gen Z reports worsened communication skills due to remote working, learning: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-communication/gen-z-reports-worsened-communication-skills-due-to-remote-working-learning-survey/ Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155720 A quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian generation Z workers say their verbal skills have worsened due to virtual learning or working during the coronavirus pandemic, compared to only five per cent of baby boomers, according to a new survey by language learning platform Preply Inc. The survey, which polled more than 1,500 Canadians, found 92 […]

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