inclusive benefits – 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: How Telus is making well-being, mental health a cultural priority https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2024-vancouver-benefits-summit-how-telus-is-making-well-being-mental-health-a-cultural-priority/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:52:03 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156945 Telus Communications Inc. is ensuring employees bring their best self to the job by supporting their well-being both in the workplace and at home, said Wade Domries, the company’s vice-president of global total rewards, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Vancouver Benefits Summit in May. The organization’s current approach to well-being started taking shape […]

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]]> Editorial: Viewing pensions, benefits through a DEI lens https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/editorial-viewing-pensions-benefits-through-a-dei-lens/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156699 While the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on public health and the global economy dominated the news cycle in recent years, there has been no shortage of incidents that draw awareness to social disparities the world over, from the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020 to the ongoing discovery of unmarked graves at Canada’s […]

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]]> A look at what’s next for inclusive employee benefits https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/a-look-at-whats-next-for-inclusive-employee-benefits/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:57:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157084 When looking at the future of inclusive benefits, it’s important for employers to take a holistic approach and ensure their benefits plans offer something for everyone, says Christine Tatham, chief people officer at Redbrick. “Whether you’re a recent university graduate, a parent, single or married, we try to support people wherever they’re at. For us […]

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]]> BNP Paribas’ 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards win fostering expansion of DEI initiatives https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/bnp-paribas-2023-workplace-benefits-awards-win-fostering-expansion-of-dei-initiatives/ Mon, 27 May 2024 13:00:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156063 BNP Paribas in Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards win is reinforcing the company’s goal of expanding its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, says Flavie Motte, the financial company’s head of human resources. The organization’s extensive efforts to embed DEI policies into its business practices led to its win in the DEI program category of the awards. In […]

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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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]]> Q&A with BMO Financial Group’s Vanessa Lewerentz https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/qa-with-bmo-financial-groups-vanessa-lewerentz/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:52:30 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154154 The organization’s chief inclusion officer discusses building an inclusive learning roadmap, the adoption of AI in the HR space and finding ways to nourish her soul amid life’s daily demands. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: Harmonizing company objectives with internal and external expectations — which are influenced by cultural […]

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]]> Expert panel: How plan sponsors are navigating benefits costs, innovations in 2024 https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/expert-panel-how-plan-sponsors-are-navigating-benefits-costs-innovations-in-2024/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153059 With 2024 well underway, it’s important for employers to adapt their strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits. Employee expectations continue to evolve and the emphasis on mental health, well-being and personalized benefits continues to grow, requiring plan sponsors to balance innovation with keeping costs in check during uncertain economic conditions. Read: How family-building […]

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]]> 2023 Future of Work Summit: What do millennial plan members want from their employers? https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-future-of-work-summit-what-do-millennial-plan-members-want-from-their-employers/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:58:04 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147117 When Desjardins Insurance launched a study to redefine employee health and well-being, an unexpected finding came through loud and clear: Canadian employers and insurers should be paying much closer attention to millennial plan members. Millennials are a cohort of people born between 1980 and 1996. Since 2016, the generation has comprised the largest segment of […]

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]]> 2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference: The role of mental-health care, support in DEI strategies https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-healthy-outcomes-conference-the-role-of-mental-health-care-support-in-dei-strategies/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:57:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147113 As employers increasingly embrace diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, strong mental-health support can be a key pillar in those efforts, said Joby McKenzie, managing director for Canada at Teladoc Health, during Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference in October. Highlighting statistics showing the mental-health disparities across diverse groups, she noted a third of Indigenous people […]

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]]> BMO providing paid leave top-up to military reservists on deployment, training https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/absence-management/bmo-providing-paid-leave-top-up-to-military-reservists-on-deployment-training/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=145558 The Bank of Montreal is extending paid leave benefits to employees who are reservists with the Canadian Armed Forces. These employees will receive up to eight weeks of paid leave top-up of their earnings while they’re away for military training and 52 weeks of paid leave top-up to their earnings if they’re on domestic or […]

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