While Canadian culture has long been described as a mosaic, employers’ holiday policies are more likely to tie statutory holidays to Christian celebrations than reflect the country’s true multicultural identity. In 2022, to better support an increasingly diverse workforce in both Canada and the U.S., Victoria-based software company Redbrick formalized its policy of allowing employees […]
The food and beverage company’s manager of pension, benefits and wellness discusses fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, the importance of flexible benefits and the soothing silence of swimming. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: In the realm of total rewards, simplification versus personalization is the challenge I experience […]
More than two-thirds (70 per cent) of U.S. small- and medium-sized employers that offer parental leave are providing the same leave option to all employees, according to a new survey by Hub International Ltd. The survey, which polled more than 500 employers, found 26 per cent provide paid parental leave, up from 23 per cent […]
When Jessica Charbonneau decided to have a child through assisted reproduction a few years ago, it wasn’t cheap, but her employer helped shoulder some of the costs. Charbonneau, a 36-year-old student affairs case manager at the University of Toronto’s Mississauga campus, started with intrauterine insemination, spending a total of $15,000 for six rounds. The university’s […]
Though summer is drawing to a close, employers can help employees prevent post-vacation burnout year-round by balancing their workloads and offering extensive mental-health supports, says Dr. Matthew Chow, chief mental-health officer at Telus Health. “It’s critical for people to have regularly scheduled time off and time away from their work. What has been proven time and […]
An article on how Yellow Corp.’s bankruptcy will impact Canadian workers’ pensions was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. Yellow bankruptcy will have little impact on Canadian workers’ pensions: union 2. FSRA appoints Andrew Fung as EVP of pensions 3. Wildfires crystallizing threats of catastrophic […]
Organon Canada is encouraging its employees to volunteer by allowing them paid time off and partnering with organizations that reflect their values. The health-care company provides all employees with up to 40 hours of paid time to volunteer each calendar year so they can give back to their communities. “From the start, we felt like […]
A majority of Canadian employees want their employer to implement flexible work hours (68 per cent) and remote working options (52 per cent) to help them feel more in control of their workday, according to a survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than 500 employers and […]
More than half (57 per cent) of employees say they’re seriously considering quitting their current jobs for one that’s more supportive, while nearly seven out of 10 executives are thinking about taking this leap, according to a survey by Deloitte. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 C-suite leaders and more than 1,000 employees, found […]
Two-thirds (65 per cent) of younger U.S. workers say paid time off is the No. 1 employer benefit that influences their job search, followed by a flexible work schedule (58 per cent), according to a new survey by the Bank of America and Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. The survey, which polled more than […]