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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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Half of Canadian employees behind in retirement savings: survey

bwolfe — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:00:47 +0000

Half (51 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re behind in their retirement savings and 34 per cent are worried about not having enough money saved when they retire, according to a new survey by Manulife Financial Corp. The survey, which polled more than 1,500 employees and more than 500 retirees, found generation X (35 […]

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32% of Canadian employees saving less during the summer: survey

Sadie Janes — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:00:42 +0000

While 55 per cent of Canadian workers say their ability to save money remained unchanged during the summer months, 32 per cent indicated they saved less than anticipated over that period, according to a new survey by ADP Canada Co. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 workers, found more than half (56 per cent) […]

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Survey finds 38% of Canadians say stress has impacted their daily life

Sadie Janes — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:11 +0000

Nearly two-fifths (38 per cent) of Canadians say they’ve felt stressed to the point where it had an impact on their daily life at least once, according to a new survey by Ipsos that was released ahead of World Mental Health Day. The global survey, which polled more than 24,000 people in 31 countries, found […]

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How employers can encourage employees to take guilt-free sick days

Sadie Janes — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:34 +0000

With flu season around the corner, it’s important for employers to communicate that it’s acceptable to take sick days and prioritize well-being so employees don’t feel guilty taking time off, says Jodi Kovitz, chief executive officer of the Human Resources Professional Association. “It really is on leaders to encourage people to take sick days because it’s […]

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Survey finds U.S. employees’ average retirement savings decreases in 2024

lbailey — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:00:29 +0000

The average amount that U.S. adults have saved for retirement dropped slightly from US$89,300 in 2023 to $88,400 in 2024 and more than $10,000 from its five-year peak of $98,800 in 2021, according to a new survey by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. The survey, which polled more than 4,500 U.S. adults aged 18 or older, found a third […]

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Only a quarter of Canadian employees say their employer offers summer perks: survey

Sadie Janes — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:00:22 +0000

Only a quarter (24 per cent) of Canadian employees say their employer offers seasonal perks during the summer, according to a new survey by ADP Canada Co. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 workers, found the most common summer benefits include flexible summer hours (48 per cent), reduced work hours (39 per cent), casual dress […]

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64% of Americans wish they’d started saving for retirement earlier: survey

lbailey — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:00:29 +0000

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Americans say they wish they’d started saving for retirement when they were younger than age 25, according to a new survey by Voya Financial Inc. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 Americans adults, found more than half said they started saving for retirement when they were between ages 18 […]

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2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit: What are millennials, gen-Zers looking for in employee benefits packages?

bwolfe — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:53:32 +0000

With millennials and generation Z employees representing roughly 75 per cent of the Canadian workforce, employers need to respond to the changing needs of these demographics, said Andrew Brandsma, director of sales for new business development at claims processing company National HealthClaim, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit in May. Both […]

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Half of Canadians plan to search for new job in second half of 2024: survey

Sadie Janes — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:00:19 +0000

Half (50 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re planning to search for a new job in the second half of 2024, up from 41 per cent during the same period last year, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada Inc. The survey, which polled 600 workers and more than 200 hiring managers, […]

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