education benefits – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:16:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Canadian employers project average base salary increase of 3.6% in 2025: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/canadian-employers-project-average-base-salary-increase-of-3-6-in-2025-survey/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:00:24 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160424 Canadian employers are projecting an average base salary increase of 3.6 per cent in 2025, a percentage that increases to 3.9 per cent among British Columbia-based employers, according to a new survey by Eckler Ltd. The survey, which polled 500 Canadian organizations across several sectors and industries, found while the average increase is lower than last […]

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]]> Chipotle expanding benefits offering to focus on career development, student debt https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/chipotle-expanding-benefits-offering-to-focus-on-career-development-student-debt/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154622 In anticipation of 25 per cent to 35 per cent growth in Canada by the end of 2024, restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is making staff development a key part of its attraction and retention strategy. This focus on employee development has contributed to an internal promotion rate of 87 per cent and has led […]

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]]> Q&A with UCS Forest Group’s Nancee Gelineau https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-ucs-forest-groups-nancee-gelineau/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:52:00 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=146955 UCS Forest Group’s chief human resources and administrative officer discusses the complexities of the post-pandemic workplace, training managers to adapt to the new working environment and ensuring her dogs live their best lives. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: In this post-pandemic world, employees are dealing with a lot of […]

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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-55/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=144887 An article on how employers can support workers’ savings amid the rising cost of living was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. Employers play crucial role in supporting employees’ savings amid rising cost of living: expert 2. Average cost of employer-sponsored health benefits expected […]

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]]> Walmart Canada supporting employee enrichment, well-being by covering education costs https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/walmart-canada-supporting-employee-enrichment-well-being-by-covering-education-costs/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:00:27 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=144439 Walmart Canada is supporting employees’ ongoing education by covering the cost of tuition, books and course fees for programs at some of Canada’s top universities. The Live Better U education program provides employees with upskilling opportunities, including degrees and licensing for pharmacy technicians and opticians, as well as certificates in areas such as project management, […]

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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-9/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=128824 An article about an open letter that highlighted how proposed amendments to the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act could have a positive impact on defined benefit plan members was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. Amendments to insolvency legislation would secure DB pensions, […]

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]]> Apple withholding employee benefits from unionized store https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/benefits-law/apple-withholding-employee-benefits-from-unionized-store/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:00:04 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=128695 Apple Inc. is withholding its latest employee benefits from workers at one of its unionized retail stores. The technology giant is set to provide employees with more funds to pursue coursework and, in some states, employees will be able to access new health benefits, according to a report by Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter. […]

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]]> How education benefits can help employers attract, retain staff for long term https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-education-benefits-can-help-employers-attract-retain-staff-for-long-term/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:40:39 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=125227 Nowadays, a person working at the same company for more than 10 years is a rare bird. In the last few years, younger employees are spending shorter stints with an employer, but they’re also becoming more selective in their job searches — particularly during the coronavirus pandemic, which forced everyone into their homes with more […]

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]]> Amazon expanding employee benefits program with free skills training, career coaching programs https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/amazon-expanding-employee-benefits-program-with-free-skills-training-career-coaching-programs/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=125191 Amazon.com Inc. is expanding its employee benefits program with free career coaching, college advisement and other specialized career services. The new offerings will provide employees with virtual one-on-one coaching to help them identify the academic programs that best fit their skills and long-term goals, as well as continuous support throughout their higher education experience, according […]

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]]> Survey finds 70% of large U.S. employers planning to enhance benefits plans in 2023 https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/survey-finds-70-of-large-u-s-employers-planning-to-enhance-benefits-plans-in-2023/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:00:10 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=124109 More than two-thirds (70 per cent) of large U.S. employers are planning to beef up their benefits plans in 2023 to enhance their attraction and retention efforts, according to a new survey by Mercer. The survey, which polled more than 700 employers, found a third (32 per cent) of large employers already offer inclusive family-building […]

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