Canadian companies must address generational differences to avoid the cost of high turnover rates, low engagement and missed new business opportunities, according to a survey.
It’s a constant question for employers: how do you attract the best and brightest people to your organization—and then hang on to them? Some forward-thinking companies, like Ceridian Canada, have realized that, rather than guessing what employees need, it's better simply to ask.
It’s a constant question for employers: how do you attract the best and brightest people to your organization and then keep them?
A growing number of organizations are realizing the importance of engaging their employees to create a workplace culture focused on teamwork and productivity. Some of the companies leading the employee engagement charge were recognized today with Achievers’ 50 Most Engaged Workplaces awards.
Canadians feel relatively secure in their jobs, but many are unhappy with their career progress. That’s the finding from Ceridian Canada’s Pulse of Talent study, which surveyed 800 employed Canadians about perceived job security, confidence in leadership, expectations following a performance review, job recognition and overall career satisfaction.
Corporate wellness initiatives have moved beyond simply providing discounts to gyms and offering healthy options in the cafeteria.
A trip to Paris. Pet insurance. Unlimited time off. Canada’s Top 100 Employers have been named for 2012, and they show that offering non-traditional benefits can have a positive impact on recruiting, engaging and retaining employees. The annual ranking, now in its 13th year, attempts to determine which employers are leaders in their industries when […]
Benefits Canada is pleased to recognize the finalists for our 2011 Pension & Investment Awards. The awards are designed to honour organizations and individuals who have demonstrated leadership and innovation—and who have made a real difference in the pension and investment industry. We will be celebrating the winners and finalists at a special awards gala […]
Equitable Life of Canada has introduced an online health assessment tool aimed at helping plan members better understand and manage their health. The tool, developed in partnership with Ceridian Canada, prompts plan members to respond to a series of questions regarding health indicators and preferences (nutrition, exercise and/or workplace-sponsored events). While individual health assessment responses […]
We all know the workforce is changing. Today it’s the most culturally and generationally diverse than any other time in history. It’s also the oldest, thanks to the massive post-World War II baby-boom generation whose sheer numbers continue to dominate most industries. In the 2006 Statistics Canada census, the average age of our labour force […]