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61% of U.S. employers reporting increased employee volunteer activities in 2023: survey

Sadie Janes — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:00:43 +0000

Ahead of Giving Tuesday, nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of U.S. employers say they’ve seen an increase in employee volunteer activities this year, according to a new survey by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals. However, despite this increase, the survey also found corporate social responsibility professionals have struggled to get participation levels back to a pre-pandemic […]

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Survey finds 84% of employers say competition for talent impacting benefits strategy

bwolfe — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:00:10 +0000

Canadian employers say competition for talent (84 per cent) is the No. 1 issue influencing their benefits strategies, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled around 130 employers, found rising mental-health issues (63 per cent), a focus on inclusion and diversity (48 per cent) and rising costs (40 per cent) are […]

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More U.S., U.K. employers offering new childcare programs, subsidies amid pandemic: survey

lbailey — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:00:15 +0000

Two-fifths (40 per cent) of U.S. employees and one in five U.K. workers say their employer has introduced new childcare programs or subsidies over the past year, according to a survey by software company Beqom. The survey, which polled 2,000 employees in the U.K. and the U.S., found 45 per cent of U.S parents and 42 […]

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Employers focusing on employee-oriented interventions to reach climate goals: survey

lbailey — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:51 +0000

More than four in 10 (43 per cent) employers have implemented, started to implement or are considering climate metrics for their executive incentive plans, while another 27 per cent may consider these in the future, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson. The survey, which polled more than 90 North American companies, found nearly half […]

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People-centric approach to work builds holistically healthy employers, finds study

Jennifer Paterson — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:00:53 +0000

A new study is urging employers to transition from a traditional focus on employee benefits to one that covers job and work design, management, rewards practices, a commitment to psychological safety and fairness and a culture of employee listening. The Josh Bersin Co., a U.S.-based research and advisory company, examined 91 practices and programs in […]

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Uberflip improving company culture, employee retention through CSR initiatives

bwolfe — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:00:20 +0000

Toronto-based technology firm Uberflip is shaping its company culture by giving back to worthwhile causes. “When you give people an opportunity to be charitable, they’re almost grateful for that,” says Randy Frisch, president and co-founder of Uberflip. “They want those opportunities, but they don’t always know where to start. When they’re part of a business […]

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Microsoft Canada advancing DEI goals with new partnership

mschmit — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:00:03 +0000

Microsoft Canada is partnering with the Black Professionals in Tech Network to grow Black talent at the company, in line with advancing its own culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Microsoft executives will participate in monthly learning pods as well as BPTN education events on important topics within the tech industry. A series of lean-in sessions will also take place with participation from […]

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Enbridge signing BlackNorth Initiative pledge, increasing diversity efforts

mschmit — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:55 +0000

Enbridge Inc. is undertaking a series of steps to further diversify its workforce and address anti-Black systemic racism, starting with signing onto the BlackNorth Initiative pledge. Founded by the Canadian Council of Business Leaders Against Anti-Black Systemic Racism, the pledge asks senior business leaders across the country to commit to undertaking specific actions and targets […]

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Pension fund managers calling for stronger ESG disclosure

mschmit — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 04:45:31 +0000

A group of Canadian pension plan investment managers is calling on companies to standardize their environmental, social and governance disclosure to help them in their investment decision-making and better assess and manage their risks. Together, the eight fund managers oversee a total of about $1.6 trillion in assets and are committing to strengthening ESG disclosure within […]

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Diversity, inclusion at work a priority for younger employees: survey

mschmit — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:50 +0000

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are more of a priority for younger employees, according to a new study commissioned by ADP Canada Co. The survey found respondents aged 18 to 34, as well as those from a visible ethnic community, were the most vocal when it came to issues of diversity and inclusion in […]

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