As the lines between work and family life become increasingly blurred amid the rise of remote working, employees are finding it hard to take time away from the office and, instead, are “quiet vacationing.” According to a recent survey by Harris Poll, more than three-quarters (78 per cent) of U.S. workers said they don’t make […]
While nearly half (45 per cent) of Canadian workers say they feel recognized by their employer at least once a month, fewer than a fifth (17 per cent) say they feel meaningfully recognized, according to a new survey by Achievers Solutions Inc. The survey, which polled more than 3,600 employees and more than 1,390 human […]
More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of Canadian employees say the rising cost of food and groceries is heavily affecting their stress levels during work hours, according to a new survey by ADP Canada Co. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 workers, found planning for major expenses (62 per cent) and the rising cost […]
CAA Club Group’s award-winning health and wellness strategy is showing employees, as well as potential candidates, that the organization is focused on supporting the holistic well-being needs of its workforce. Last year, the organization’s extensive employee well-being program led it to win Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards in the Health/wellness program category for employers […]
The rise of remote work has led to a loss of workplace social connections that is negatively affecting employees, according to a new report by the Conference Board of Canada. The report, which is based on multiple surveys conducted between 2022 and 2023, found employers are concerned about workplace isolation as flexible work arrangements become […]
Unions representing more than 270,000 federal public service workers have filed a series of legal challenges to the federal government’s new mandate requiring its workers to report to the office three days per week. The Public Service Alliance of Canada, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees […]
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. […]
The RBC’s senior director of North American benefits and global well-being discusses building flexibility into the modern benefits plan, harnessing AI capabilities in the banking world and finding wellness in the great outdoors. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: Employees are looking for meaningful support in both their professional and […]
Fewer U.S. workers are leaving their jobs, with roughly two-fifths citing improved work-life balance (44 per cent), interesting work (41 per cent) and financial stability (38 per cent) as their top reasons for staying with their current employer, according to a new survey by software company Ringover. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 workers, […]
Generation Z and millennials say they’d expect a 10 per cent salary increase, on average, if they were unable to work in a hybrid working arrangement, according to a survey by IWG Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 Canadian adults who work in a flexible, hybrid environment, found an overwhelming majority of gen Z […]