gender equity – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:17:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Editorial: Many happy returns https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/editorial-many-happy-returns/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159750 With the return of autumn, change is once again in the air. For the last nine months, I’ve lead the editorial team at Benefits Canada while Jennifer Paterson was taking parental leave to welcome the youngest member of her growing family. This month marks the return of our editorial team to full strength — welcome […]

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]]> Head to head: Are employers reversing the ‘she-cession’ in the post-pandemic era? https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/head-to-head-are-employers-reversing-the-she-cession-in-the-post-pandemic-era/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:59:56 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159917 One chief executive officer acknowledges that employers have made promising progress, while a human resources director argues more work needs to be done. Jodi Kovitz, chief executive officer of the Human Resources Professionals Association I’m heartened by the progress we’ve made towards gender equity in Canada, particularly in leadership roles. Since 2015, the percentage of […]

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]]> Q&A with Securian Canada’s Sofia Theodorou https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-sofia-theodorou/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:52:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158949 Securian Canada’s chief human experience officer discusses weaving inclusivity and employee well-being into the workplace culture, leveraging artificial intelligence to make human resources objectives more impactful and enjoying a tapestry of experiences through world travel. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: Securian Canada was formed from the integration of three […]

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]]> Gender pay gap in Canada’s tech sector almost tripled between 2016 and 2021: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/gender-pay-gap-in-canadas-tech-sector-almost-tripled-between-2016-and-2021-report/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157415 The gender pay gap in Canada’s technology sector almost tripled between 2016 and 2021, amounting to the average salary of a woman in the industry being about $20,000 less than her male counterpart, according to a new report by researchers at The Dais, a public policy organization based at Toronto Metropolitan University. The report, which […]

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]]> Meridian focusing on flexibility, mentorship to promote gender equity, female leadership https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/meridian-focusing-on-flexibility-mentorship-to-promote-gender-equity-female-leadership/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:00:15 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154449 Meridian Credit Union is focusing on flexibility and mentorship to promote gender equity and female leadership in the historically male-dominated financial industry. According to the Canadian Credit Union Association, in 2023, only eight per cent of Fortune 500 chief executive officers were women. However, at Canada’s credit unions, 30 per cent of CEOs/general managers were […]

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]]> Organon launching initiative to support women’s career, health journey in the workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/organon-launching-initiative-to-support-women-employees-career-health-journey-in-the-workplace/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154266 Organon Canada’s ‘HER Professional Journey’ initiative is addressing women’s unique health experiences, including fertility, parental leave and menopause, so they can feel supported and empowered in the workplace at every stage of their career. The program, which is led by an employee resource group, helps the organization to further advocate for women and help make […]

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]]> 41% of global employers report attaining full gender equity: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/41-of-global-employers-report-attaining-full-gender-equity-survey/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154176 Just two-fifths (41 per cent) of global employers say they’ve attained full gender equity, according to a new survey by ManpowerGroup. The survey, which polled more than 40,000 employers in 42 countries, found 52 per cent reported pay equity initiatives are on schedule, while the remaining 48 per cent were behind or had no initiatives. […]

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]]> Canada lags behind peer countries on female representation in management: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/canada-lags-behind-peer-countries-on-female-representation-in-management-report/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:00:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152938 Women in corporate leadership still face barriers, with significant gaps in business ownership, representation and compensation, according to a report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. It found Canada lags behind nearly half of its peers in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in its share of female managers. While women have made strides in the overall […]

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]]> 65% of women employees concerned about receiving inadequate pay increases: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/65-of-women-employees-concerned-about-receiving-inadequate-pay-increases-survey/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:00:08 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152856 Nearly two-thirds (65 per cent) of women say inadequate compensation increases is their biggest concern in 2024, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada Inc. The survey, which polled more than 760 workers, also found three-quarters (75 per cent) of women cited wider economic changes as a major concern. It’s important for employers […]

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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-74/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:43 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152588 An article detailing Ford of Canada’s transfer of $923 million in pension plan liabilities through a group annuity buyout was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the past week. 1. Ford Canada transferring $923 million in pension liabilities via group annuity buyout 2. AIMCo highlighting importance […]

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