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All generations of employees say hybrid work supports productivity, job satisfaction: survey

Sadie Janes — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:00:35 +0000

All generations of Canadian workers say a hybrid working arrangement is most conducive to productivity and job satisfaction, according to a new survey by Humi. The survey, which polled more than 500 employees, found generation Z (44 per cent), generation X (30.5 per cent) and baby boomers (30 per cent) prefer mostly in-office days with […]

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Chipotle expanding benefits offering to focus on career development, student debt

Sadie Janes — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:00:13 +0000

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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Workers with disabilities face lack of support from employers, colleagues: survey

bmcgovern — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:00:20 +0000

More than half (54 per cent) of workers with disabilities don’t feel enabled by their employer to “reach their full potential in the workplace,” according to a survey from George Brown College. The survey, which polled more than 900 Canadian workers with disabilities, found just a third (32 per cent) said their employer was very […]

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Meridian supporting employee development through corporate giving program

Sadie Janes — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:00:34 +0000

Meridian Credit Union Ltd. is supporting local communities through its employee giving program. The organization’s year-end giving campaign, which launched Nov. 29 to coincide with GivingTuesday, generated $312,000 in employee donations and employer matches. Senior leaders also made a surprise donation of $67,000, which will be shared between three charities. In November and December, all Meridian branches across Ontario collected […]

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Big Bang supporting employees’ personal development with paid day for volunteering

Sadie Janes — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:00:07 +0000

Big Bang ERP Inc. is marking Giving Tuesday by encouraging its employees to volunteer in their communities through a paid day for volunteering. The initiative is part of the consulting firm’s SoWell committee, which encourages employees to organize team volunteer outings focused on wellness and social interaction. Anna Romanowski, corporate development manager at Big Bang, says the […]

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