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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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  • October 29, 2024 October 29, 2024
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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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  • October 28, 2024 October 25, 2024
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An article on how ‘carewashing’ can negatively impact employers’ well-being strategies was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. How employers can avoid ‘carewashing’ their employee well-being strategy 2. Senate passes pharmacare legislation without amendments 3. Investment funds targeting domestic assets […]

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  • October 18, 2024 October 17, 2024
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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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  • October 16, 2024 October 16, 2024
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Young workers can face unique challenges when entering the workforce or starting a new job and it’s up to employers to help ease that transition, says Ashley Sardjoe, head of people and organization at Novartis Canada. “We have robust onboarding programs in place to support younger workers. I think the biggest challenge we see is […]

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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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  • October 10, 2024 October 9, 2024
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Eight in 10 generation Z employees say employers have a responsibility to support the psychological (83 per cent) and physical (81 per cent) well-being of workers, according to a new survey by Top Employers Institute. The survey, which polled more than 2,300 global employers and more than 1,700 gen Z employees, found 82 per cent […]

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  • October 3, 2024 October 2, 2024
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While the recent pullback from diversity, equity and inclusion policies by several large employers may be concerning to some employees, it also provides companies with an opportunity to re-examine their definition of DEI. “I think some [employers] perceive that [DEI] is about lowering the bar or checking a box and not hiring the most qualified […]

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 19, 2024 September 18, 2024
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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 […]

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
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Half (50 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d consider looking for a new job if their employer reduced remote and hybrid work flexibility, a percentage that increases to 61 per cent among generation Z workers, according to a new survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled more than 1,400 employees, found 67 […]

  • By: Staff
  • August 27, 2024 August 26, 2024
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