DEI – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:50:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 32% of B.C. women say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/32-of-b-c-women-say-menopause-symptoms-impact-their-job-in-some-way-survey/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162861 A third (32 per cent) of women employees in British Columbia say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way, according to a new survey by the Women’s Health Research Institute, in collaboration with the B.C. Women’s Health Foundation and Pacific Blue Cross. The survey, which polled more than 2,000 women aged 39 to 60, […]

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]]> Q&A with Hoffmann-La Roche’s Rana Kassab https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-hoffmann-la-roches-rana-kassab/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:53:55 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162479 The pharmaceutical company’s director of benefits and recognition discusses the needs of a multigenerational workforce, the role of diversity, equity and inclusion in benefits plans and exploring the world one dish at a time. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: By striving to understand the changing needs of our diverse, […]

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]]> 38% of U.S. institutional investors incorporating ESG into investment decisions: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/strategies/38-of-u-s-institutional-investors-incorporating-esg-into-investment-decisions-survey/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:00:29 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162725 Roughly two-fifths (38 per cent) of U.S. institutional investors say they incorporate environmental, social and governance factors into investment decisions, according to a new survey by Callan. The survey — which polled roughly 90 institutional investors, including public and corporate defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, as well as endowments and foundations — found […]

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]]> HOOPP’s focus on cross-collaboration in mental health leads to award win https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/the-hoopps-focus-on-cross-collaboration-in-mental-health-leads-to-award-win/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:00:18 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162389 The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s extensive benefits coverage and focus on cross-collaboration landed the company a win in the Mental Health Program category for employers with fewer than 1,000 employees at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The HOOPP’s mental-health strategy is designed to drive a program that educates and empowers employees and their […]

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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-106/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162214 An article on Amazon Canada’s win in the Financial Wellness Program category at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards 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. Amazon Canada’s new estate planning benefit key to financial wellness win 2. Half of Canadian employees behind […]

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]]> BMO’s Carol Bennett recognized for innovation, commitment to inclusion https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/bmos-carol-bennett-recognized-for-innovation-commitment-to-inclusion/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161992 Carol Bennett’s innovation and commitment to inclusion led to her recognition as the Human Resources/Benefits Professional of the Year at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. Bennett, senior advisor of Canadian health and welfare benefits at BMO Financial Group, was awarded for the innovation she has brought to the bank’s benefits and wellness programs […]

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]]> How L’Oréal Canada is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/how-loreal-canada-is-creating-a-more-menopause-inclusive-workplace/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161936 L’Oréal Canada Inc. is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace by hosting discussions on the topic, providing sufficient benefits coverage and having a dedicated employee resource group. Women represent more than 60 per cent of the workforce at L’Oréal Canada and 31 per cent are aged 40 or older, so it’s important for the company to […]

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]]> Employers mandating 5-day RTO should consider impact on women employees: experts https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/employers-mandating-5-day-rto-should-consider-impact-on-women-employees-experts/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161892 When mandating that employees return to the office, employers need to consider the impact it may have on workers and give them the opportunity to adjust appropriately. Last month, in an internal memo, Dell Inc. told its sales team they would be expected to work onsite going forward, giving employees just two-days’ notice of the […]

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]]> PepsiCo Canada’s winning DEI strategy linking inclusion to employee well-being https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/pepsico-canadas-winning-dei-strategy-linking-inclusion-to-employee-well-being/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161083 PepsiCo Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win demonstrates how weaving diversity, equity and inclusion into strategic business practices can foster employee mental health and wellness. The food and beverage company’s inclusive end-to-end business transformation strategy made it this year’s winner in the DEI Program category. “It’s so fantastic that all of our hard work has been […]

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]]> Who are the winners of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards? https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/who-are-the-winners-of-the-2024-workplace-benefits-awards/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:00:07 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161342 Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented at the end of the 2024 Healthy Outcomes Conference in Toronto on Oct. 18, recognized employers that are making a substantial difference in their employees’ financial, mental and physical well-being. This year, Benefits Canada presented awards across […]

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