employee training – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:48:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Desjardins promoting financial literacy through personalized advice, program for young workers https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/desjardins-promoting-financial-literacy-through-personalized-advice-program-for-young-workers/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:59 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162334 During Financial Literacy Month and throughout the entire year, Desjardins Group is promoting financial literacy by offering employees personalized financial advice, as well as hosting a program geared towards young workers. “Over the last few years, we’ve worked incredibly hard on several initiatives that support the financial empowerment of our [employees and customers],” says Isabelle […]

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]]> 61% of Canadian HR professionals say harassment a growing issue: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/61-of-canadian-hr-professionals-say-harassment-a-growing-issue-survey/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:18 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161879 Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian human resources professionals feel workplace harassment is a growing issue in their organization and needs more attention, according to a new survey by Traliant. The survey, which polled 1,000 HR professionals in Canada from organizations ranging from 50 to more than 1,000 employees, found 52 per cent said […]

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]]> A look at the development, rationale behind York Region’s right-to-disconnect policy https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/a-look-at-the-development-rationale-behind-york-regions-right-to-disconnect-policy/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:58:53 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161104 When Ontario’s right-to-disconnect legislation came into effect in 2022, York Region was eager to comply as it aligned with the organization’s goals and workplace culture, according to Brittany Dunlop, the region’s manager of wellness and benefits. The legislation, which was originally introduced by the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario as part of the Working for […]

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]]> Q&A with Manulife Canada’s Michelle DeBeyer https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-manulife-canadas-michelle-debeyer/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:53:33 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161125 The insurance company’s vice-president and head of human resources discusses embracing artificial intelligence and taking time to sit back, relax and connect with family. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: A core part of my role is ensuring Manulife Canada is constantly evolving and continually looking for different ways to […]

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]]> Truth and Reconciliation: Redbrick educating employees on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/truth-and-reconciliation-redbrick-hosting-learning-session-on-issues-impacting-indigenous-canadians/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160609 Victoria-based technology company Redbrick is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by educating employees on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians. Earlier in September, the company hosted a learning session around present and future initiatives to advance truth and reconciliation measures. Employees are also taking part in a local powwow today, providing them with an opportunity […]

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]]> 63% of U.S. employees using AI for precision instead of increasing productivity: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/63-of-u-s-employees-using-ai-for-precision-instead-of-increasing-productivity-survey/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:00:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159747 Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of U.S. employees use artificial intelligence tools to double-check their work, instead of tasks such as initial project research and data analysis (46 per cent), according to a new survey by software company Slingshot. The survey, which polled more than 250 U.S. employees and employers, found employees’ basic use of AI […]

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]]> OPB marching in Toronto’s Pride Parade in support of LGBTQ2S+ employees, community https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/opb-marching-in-torontos-pride-parade-in-support-of-lgbtq2s-employees-community/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157552 The Ontario Pension Board is displaying its support for its LGBTQ2S+ employees and, indeed, the wider community, as some of its workers proudly wave the organization’s banner while marching in Toronto’s Pride Parade this weekend. Participating in the parade is just one of the ways in which the organization is fostering an inclusive culture in […]

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]]> Gen Z reports worsened communication skills due to remote working, learning: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/human-resources/hr-communication/gen-z-reports-worsened-communication-skills-due-to-remote-working-learning-survey/ Tue, 21 May 2024 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155720 A quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian generation Z workers say their verbal skills have worsened due to virtual learning or working during the coronavirus pandemic, compared to only five per cent of baby boomers, according to a new survey by language learning platform Preply Inc. The survey, which polled more than 1,500 Canadians, found 92 […]

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]]> 68% of U.S. employees say they’re unfamiliar with concept of neurodiversity https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/68-of-u-s-employees-say-theyre-unfamiliar-with-concept-of-neurodiversity/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:00:05 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153723 More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re either unfamiliar with or don’t understand the concept of neurodiversity, according to new research from Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 workers, found fewer than a fifth (16 per cent) said there have been formal conversations about neurodiversity in their […]

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]]> 71% of Canadian employees considering leaving their jobs in 2024: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/71-of-canadian-employees-considering-leaving-their-jobs-in-2024-survey/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153514 Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of employees in Canada are considering leaving their current jobs and exploring better opportunities elsewhere this year, according to a new survey by Hays PLC. The survey, which polled 4,500 respondents, found among workers planning to stay at their current jobs, a quarter (25 per cent) said they’d consider leaving […]

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