Eliminating sick notes for Canadian employees would help remove the administrative burden for both employers and medical professionals, while also improving workplace trust, says Olivia Cicchini, human resources and employment law expert at Peninsula Canada. The Canadian Medical Association is calling for the elimination of sick notes for short-term minor illnesses across the country, which could […]
Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian employers say they plan to add new permanent positions in the first half of 2025, while 49 per cent plan to fill vacated positions, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 employers, found among managers who plan to increase […]
Almost two-thirds (61 per cent) of U.S. employers have implemented a formal policy that requires employees in the office for a minimum number of days a week, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled more than 300 employers, found the push for increased onsite work is driven by the belief that […]
Employers that provide opportunities for employees with disabilities are more productive and generate higher revenue, according to a new report by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work. It found employers that lead in disability inclusion have reported 1.6-times more revenue and 2.6-times more net income compared to their peers, based on research from Accenture […]
While nine in 10 (85 per cent) employers that reported decreased employee productivity over the past year cited burnout as a major problem, investing in retirement benefits appears to have a positive impact on these issues, according to a new survey by the Angus Reid Group on behalf of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. […]
Eight in 10 (85 per cent) Canadians feel employee well-being is a human right, according to a new survey by First Onsite Property Restoration. “People don’t want to just be a number,” says Leah Pearson, the organization’s senior director of human resources. “We spend more hours with our work family than we do at home, so […]
Collaboration is the new competition when it comes to wellness, according to Lisa Bélanger, behavioural change expert and researcher, during the keynote session at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Healthy Outcomes Conference. People have an innate desire to belong and connecting with others is fundamental to the human experience, she added. “[Only] about five to 10 per […]
Seven in 10 (70 per cent) employees say they’re dissatisfied with their employer’s current benefits plan, according to a new survey by Robert Walters Canada. The survey, which polled more than 500 employees, found more than a quarter (27 per cent) agreed the benefits their employer offers are mostly trivial and do more to attract employees […]
As a financial institution that provides banking and wealth management services to customers, Meridian Credit Union ensures it also offers employees a comprehensive suite of services to support their financial wellness. This includes a defined contribution pension in which staff contribute a mandatory three per cent of annual earnings, with the employer contributing between three […]
Earlier this year, Mexico’s senate approved the creation of a new pension fund to help provide more retirement security for low-income citizens. The reform aims to ensure pensioners receive 100 per cent of their last monthly salary up to roughly 16,777 Mexican pesos (US$975), which is the average monthly wage for workers affiliated with the […]