leadership – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:18:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 HOOPP’s focus on cross-collaboration in mental health leads to award win https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/the-hoopps-focus-on-cross-collaboration-in-mental-health-leads-to-award-win/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:00:18 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162389 The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s extensive benefits coverage and focus on cross-collaboration landed the company a win in the Mental Health Program category for employers with fewer than 1,000 employees at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The HOOPP’s mental-health strategy is designed to drive a program that educates and empowers employees and their […]

The post HOOPP’s focus on cross-collaboration in mental health leads to award win appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> Peel Region’s extensive collection of data leads to mental-health win https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/peel-regions-extensive-collection-of-data-leads-to-mental-health-win/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:18 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162275 Peel Region’s extensive collection of data and strong results led to a win in the Mental Health Program category for employers with more than 1,000 employees at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. In 2019, Peel Region developed a psychological health and safety framework — the Me-We-Us Framework — and committed to adopting the Canadian […]

The post Peel Region’s extensive collection of data leads to mental-health win appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> Beneva achieves legacy recognition for industry leadership with award win https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/beneva-achieves-legacy-recognition-for-industry-leadership-with-award-win/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:00:35 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161930 Éric Trudel’s long leadership and oversight tenure across roles in the insurance industry resulted in a win at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The executive vice-president and leader of group insurance at Beneva Inc. won the Industry Leadership award for his commitment to resourceful solutions for both benefits plan members and […]

The post Beneva achieves legacy recognition for industry leadership with award win appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> Novartis empowering, retaining young employees through engagement, growth opportunities https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/novartis-empowering-retaining-young-employees-through-engagement-growth-opportunities/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:00:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161256 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 […]

The post Novartis empowering, retaining young employees through engagement, growth opportunities appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> A look at the development, rationale behind York Region’s right-to-disconnect policy https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/a-look-at-the-development-rationale-behind-york-regions-right-to-disconnect-policy/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:58:53 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161104 When Ontario’s right-to-disconnect legislation came into effect in 2022, York Region was eager to comply as it aligned with the organization’s goals and workplace culture, according to Brittany Dunlop, the region’s manager of wellness and benefits. The legislation, which was originally introduced by the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario as part of the Working for […]

The post A look at the development, rationale behind York Region’s right-to-disconnect policy appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> How employers can encourage employees to take guilt-free sick days https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/absence-management/how-employers-can-encourage-employees-to-take-guilt-free-sick-days/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160153 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 […]

The post How employers can encourage employees to take guilt-free sick days appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> Who are the finalists of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards? https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/who-are-the-finalists-of-the-2024-workplace-benefits-awards/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159660 Benefits Canada is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards. Across nearly 100 entries in 12 categories, leading Canadian employers demonstrated their accomplishments in supporting their employees’ physical, mental and financial well-being. The winners will be announced on Friday, Oct. 18 at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto during the 2024 Healthy Outcomes Conference, an in-person event intended for employers […]

The post Who are the finalists of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards? appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> Concept of ‘MEI’ taking away from employers’ DEI efforts: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/concept-of-mei-taking-away-from-employers-dei-efforts-expert/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:00:22 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159344 The concept of merit, excellence and intelligence — which is gaining traction in certain industries — can detract from the critical efforts employers are making with diversity, equity and inclusion, says Cerys Goodall, chief operating officer of Vetster. “MEI is an ideal — it sounds great, but DEI is the practice and we need to make […]

The post Concept of ‘MEI’ taking away from employers’ DEI efforts: expert appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> Deadline extended for the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/deadline-extended-for-the-2024-workplace-benefits-awards/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157010 Benefits Canada is extending the deadline for entering the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards to Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. EST. The original industry awards program has been recognizing employers and plan sponsors for more than 20 years, highlighting their innovative approaches to supporting the mental, physical and financial well-being of their employees. Enter the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards […]

The post Deadline extended for the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> Report finds critical lack of workplace support for menopausal employees https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/report-finds-critical-lack-of-workplace-support-for-menopausal-employees/ Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155078 While menopause impacts more than half of the workforce, there’s a critical lack of support in the workplace for women employees experiencing health issues related to menopause, according to a new report by McLean & Co. Menopause is a natural stage of life with symptoms that can vary greatly, including emotional symptoms like anxiety and […]

The post Report finds critical lack of workplace support for menopausal employees appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]>