gen Z – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:34:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit: What are millennials, gen-Zers looking for in employee benefits packages? https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-vancouver-benefits-summit-what-are-millennials-gen-zers-looking-for-in-employee-benefits-packages/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:53:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157538 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 https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/half-of-canadians-plan-to-search-for-new-job-in-second-half-of-2024-survey/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:00:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157717 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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]]> Mental-health claims by Canadians up 132% since pandemic: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/mental-health-claims-by-canadians-up-132-since-pandemic-report/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157536 Mental-health claims by Canadians have increased by 132 per cent since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by GreenShield. The report, which compiled data from the insurer’s claims database between 2020 to 2023, found women and younger generations account for the majority of mental-health services accessed. Among those accessing mental-health services, stress […]

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]]> Survey finds nearly half of U.S. employees are reporting burnout https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/survey-finds-nearly-half-of-u-s-employees-are-reporting-burnout/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:00:10 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156828 Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’ve experienced burnout, down from 58 per cent in August 2020, according to a new survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled more than 1,200 employees, found women (49 per cent) continued to report higher levels of burnout than men (41 per cent). Across generations, […]

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]]> Rising cost of food, financial planning affecting Canadians’ stress levels at work: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/rising-cost-of-food-financial-planning-affecting-canadians-stress-levels-at-work-survey/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156434 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 […]

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]]> 42% of Canadian workers say they’re less productive during summer: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/42-of-canadian-workers-say-theyre-less-productive-during-summer-survey/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:00:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156474 While a majority (82 per cent) of Canadian employees say summer flexible working policies help reduce burnout, 42 per cent say they’re less productive during the summer, according to a new survey by Dayforce Inc. The survey, which polled more than 2,800 full-time employees in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., found more than half […]

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]]> Survey finds 92% of U.S. employees seeking additional financial resources from employer https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/92-of-u-s-employees-seeking-additional-financial-resources-from-employer-survey/ Thu, 30 May 2024 19:00:37 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156232 Nine in 10 (92 per cent) U.S. employees say they need additional financial resources in their employer-sponsored benefits plan, up from 79 per cent in 2022, according to a new survey by BCHR Holdings and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. The survey, which polled more than 250 employers and roughly 700 employees, found one 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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]]> 72% of Canadian workers prioritizing mental health: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/72-of-canadian-workers-prioritizing-mental-health-survey/ Mon, 13 May 2024 19:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155557 Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadian employees said taking care of their mental health is more of a priority, up from 68 per cent in 2023, according to a new survey by American Express Canada. The survey, which polled more than 700 workers, found a majority (87 per cent) of generation Z employees said […]

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]]> How PepsiCo Canada’s savings program is helping employees achieve financial security at any stage in life https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-pepsico-canadas-savings-program-is-helping-employees-achieve-financial-security-at-any-stage-in-life/ Fri, 10 May 2024 12:58:17 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155285 PepsiCo Canada is baking flexibility into its retirement savings benefits to support employees’ financial security amid the rising cost of living. To help employees reach their retirement savings goal, the food and beverage company is matching employees’ bonuses up to 3.5 per cent, with the employer contribution automatically directed into their defined contribution pension plan. […]

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