burnout – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:12:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Survey finds 83% of gen Z frontline workers feel burned out https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/survey-finds-83-of-gen-z-frontline-workers-feel-burned-out/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:00:12 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162206 The majority (83 per cent) of generation Z frontline workers say they feel burned out, compared to 75 per cent of all frontline employees, according to a new survey by UKG Inc. The global survey, which polled nearly 13,000 workers, found 36 per cent of gen Z workers said they’d quit their job because it negatively […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-103/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161251 An article on why employers that mandate onsite work could see increased employee turnover was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Employers mandating onsite work may see exodus of skilled employees: expert 2. 69% of Canadian workers experiencing symptoms […]

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]]> A look at the development, rationale behind York Region’s right-to-disconnect policy https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/a-look-at-the-development-rationale-behind-york-regions-right-to-disconnect-policy/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:58:53 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161104 When Ontario’s right-to-disconnect legislation came into effect in 2022, York Region was eager to comply as it aligned with the organization’s goals and workplace culture, according to Brittany Dunlop, the region’s manager of wellness and benefits. The legislation, which was originally introduced by the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario as part of the Working for […]

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]]> 69% of Canadian workers experiencing symptoms related to burnout: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/69-of-canadian-workers-experiencing-symptoms-related-to-burnout-survey/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:00:18 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161039 More than two-thirds (69 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve experienced symptoms that can develop into burnout, according to a new survey by Pollara Strategic Insights and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health on behalf of the Canada Life Assurance Co. and Mental Health Research Canada. The survey, which polled roughly 2,000 workers, found fatigue […]

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]]> 93% of Canadian employees say honest work environment essential to employer’s success: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-communication/93-of-canadian-employees-say-honest-work-environment-essential-to-employers-success-survey/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:42 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160752 The vast majority (93 per cent) of Canadians agree a work environment that allows employees to be honest is essential to their company’s success, with 89 per cent noting honest workplace communication is critical for a productive workforce, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals. The survey, […]

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]]> Survey finds 33% of North American workers report declining financial situation https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/33-of-north-american-workers-report-declining-financial-situation-survey/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160280 A third (33 per cent) of North American workers say they’re financially worse off than a year ago and have financial issues that are negatively impacting their lives, according to a new survey by WTW. The global survey, which polled 45,000 employees working for medium- and large-sized private sector organizations in 29 countries and territories, […]

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]]> 24% of U.S. employees caring for child, adult dependants more likely to leave job: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/24-of-u-s-employees-caring-for-child-adult-dependants-more-likely-to-leave-job-survey/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:00:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160194 A quarter (24 per cent) of U.S. employees who are in a caregiving role for both a child and dependent adult are more likely to say they want to leave their current job, according to a new survey by Principal Financial Group. The survey, which polled 500 employers and 500 employees, found 22 per cent […]

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]]> How employers can encourage employees to take guilt-free sick days https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/absence-management/how-employers-can-encourage-employees-to-take-guilt-free-sick-days/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160153 With flu season around the corner, it’s important for employers to communicate that it’s acceptable to take sick days and prioritize well-being so employees don’t feel guilty taking time off, says Jodi Kovitz, chief executive officer of the Human Resources Professional Association. “It really is on leaders to encourage people to take sick days because it’s […]

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]]> Head to head: Are employers reversing the ‘she-cession’ in the post-pandemic era? https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/head-to-head-are-employers-reversing-the-she-cession-in-the-post-pandemic-era/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:59:56 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159917 One chief executive officer acknowledges that employers have made promising progress, while a human resources director argues more work needs to be done. Jodi Kovitz, chief executive officer of Human Resources Professionals Association I’m heartened by the progress we’ve made towards gender equity in Canada, particularly in leadership roles. Since 2015, the percentage of women […]

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]]> 68% of Canadian hiring managers reporting higher worker productivity in 2024: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/68-of-canadian-hiring-managers-reporting-higher-worker-productivity-in-2024-survey/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159617 More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian hiring managers are reporting an increase in employee productivity compared to last year, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada. The survey, which polled 1,800 hiring managers and more than 1,750 employees, found among hiring managers, the factors that contributed the most to increased productivity were […]

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