communication – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:14:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Vibrant Marketing helping break down period stigma in the workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/vibrant-marketing-helping-break-down-period-stigma-in-the-workplace/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158317 Vibrant Marketing is helping break down period stigma in the workplace by making sure free menstrual products are available for employees in its office washrooms. The organization recently teamed up with Alea Protection, a menstrual product manufacturer, to stock natural and sustainable feminine hygiene products and ensure they’re clearly displayed and easy to access in Vibrant’s washrooms. […]

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]]> 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit: The role of rehabilitation consultants in disability management https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-vancouver-benefits-summit-the-role-of-rehabilitation-consultants-in-disability-management/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:54:40 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157529 While disability management poses many challenges to plan sponsors, rehabilitation consultants can address many of these hurdles, said Francis Marois, manager of the rehabilitation team at iA Financial Group, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit in May.   Plan sponsors often don’t communicate with an employee on leave to ensure they […]

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]]> Head to head: Are employers effectively using monthly awareness campaigns to support year-round DEI efforts? https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/head-to-head-are-employers-effectively-using-monthly-awareness-campaigns-to-support-year-round-dei-efforts/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:59:15 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156710 One consultant says these campaigns are informing employers’ strategic decision-making, while another stresses the importance of ensuring employees understand the reason for marking these occasions. Michelle Grocholsky, founder and chief executive officer, Empowered EDI Many employers are aligning these monthly campaigns to support and advance strategic diversity, equity and inclusion actions. For example, employee storytelling campaigns […]

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]]> A look at what’s next for inclusive employee benefits https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/a-look-at-whats-next-for-inclusive-employee-benefits/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:57:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157084 When looking at the future of inclusive benefits, it’s important for employers to take a holistic approach and ensure their benefits plans offer something for everyone, says Christine Tatham, chief people officer at Redbrick. “Whether you’re a recent university graduate, a parent, single or married, we try to support people wherever they’re at. For us […]

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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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]]> 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-83/ Fri, 24 May 2024 13:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156029 An article highlighting CGI Group’s initiatives for Mental Health Awareness Month was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the past week: 1. CGI Group promoting mental-health support through compassion tool, employee recognition 2. Gen Z reports worsened communication skills due to remote working, […]

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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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]]> CGI Group promoting mental-health support through compassion tool, employee recognition https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/cgi-group-promoting-mental-health-support-through-leadership-tool-employee-recognition/ Fri, 17 May 2024 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155598 CGI Group Inc. is promoting Mental Health Awareness Month for employees through multiple initiatives, including an event to share experiences and a new ‘leading with compassion’ tool. The information technology company recently hosted an event that provided employees with the opportunity to share challenges they’ve had to overcome and how compassion has changed their lives. […]

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]]> Canada Life facing gov’t financial sanctions following delayed benefits access for public employees https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/federal-government-imposes-financial-sanctions-on-canada-life-following-delayed-benefits-access-for-public-employees/ Fri, 03 May 2024 19:00:38 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155163 The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on the Canada Life Assurance Co. after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who were left fighting for medical claims to be covered, according to a report by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Public Services and Procurement Canada said it’s “taking steps to address startup delays faced by […]

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]]> Report finds critical lack of workplace support for menopausal employees https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/report-finds-critical-lack-of-workplace-support-for-menopausal-employees/ Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155078 While menopause impacts more than half of the workforce, there’s a critical lack of support in the workplace for women employees experiencing health issues related to menopause, according to a new report by McLean & Co. Menopause is a natural stage of life with symptoms that can vary greatly, including emotional symptoms like anxiety and […]

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