The number of knowledge workers in hybrid working arrangements increased to 58 per cent in November 2021, from 46 per cent in May of last year, according to a new survey by Future Forum, a human resources consortium launched by Slack Technologies Inc. The survey, which polled more than 10,000 knowledge workers globally, found 68 […]
AstraZeneca is embracing belonging, inclusion and volunteering to keep its employees socially connected and engaged as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. The isolation that accompanies remote working due to the pandemic has been challenging for most employees, says Gena Restivo, the biopharmaceutical company’s vice-president of human resources, communications and sustainability in Canada. “We recognized early […]
Alberta’s nurses have a new collective bargaining agreement, which includes more mental-health support as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. In addition to more psychological and mental-health supports, the deal includes the creation of a union-employer workload advisory committee, $5 million a year toward recruitment and retention strategies in rural and remote areas and $2.5 million a […]
While flexible working arrangements have reduced operational costs and improved workplace diversity, only 34 per cent of human resources professionals said their company has a formal policy explaining how hybrid work should be organized, according to a new survey by the HR Research Institute. The survey, which polled almost 300 HR professionals, found 48 per […]
A survey demonstrating the strong appetite by Canadian employees for an employer-sponsored retirement plan took the top spot over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. 84% of employees consider retirement plan a critical benefit: survey 2. Bell Let’s Talk Day: Employers supporting staff amid pandemic stresses 3. Survey finds 29% […]
While 86 per cent of U.S. employers said mental health, stress and burnout are top priorities, only 25 per cent have already articulated and adopted a well-being strategy, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled 322 employers, found while 42 per cent redesigned their employee assistance program in 2021, 39 per […]
Slightly more than a third (38%) of working Canadians said having the option of full flexibility — regarding days, hours and location — for everyone would be the best working model for their team, according to LifeWorks Inc.’s latest mental-health index. Meanwhile, 17 per cent said they prefer all employees are together at the worksite and […]
Uber Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with a private sector union that will provide representation to Canadian drivers and couriers, but doesn’t unionize workers. Through this agreement, Uber will prioritize new benefits and protections for drivers and delivery people, as well as enhancing their flexibility to work if, when and where they want, according […]
Scotiabank is implementing a new global standard for parental leave across its global footprint by 2025. The enhanced offering will include eight fully paid weeks for all parents welcoming a new child, such as adoptive parents, and eight additional fully paid weeks for parents who’ve given birth. The enhancements to the parental leave policy, which […]
Global consultancy Willis Towers Watson is rebranding as WTW. “Since 2016 we have been known as Willis Towers Watson, the combination of Willis and Towers Watson,” said Carl Hess (pictured), WTW chief executive officer, while leading the Nasdaq’s market opening bell ringing ceremony on Jan. 25. “Now we move forward as WTW, both a celebration […]