social media – Benefits Canada.com

Lululemon’s use of video, social media in benefits communications results in award win

Sadie Janes — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:00:08 +0000

Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s thorough and innovative approach to benefits communications resulted in a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The apparel company won in the Benefits plan communications category for its detailed communications strategy — which includes professionally developed benefits overview videos and detailed guides for workers going on leave — and the […]

The post Lululemon’s use of video, social media in benefits communications results in award win appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

Lululemon’s retirement savings plans, financial literacy initiatives lead to award win

Sadie Janes — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:00:50 +0000

Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s extensive financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. The apparel company won in the Financial wellness category for its Fund Your Future program, which offers financial benefits and resources to support employees in making informed decisions no matter where they are in their financial journey. […]

The post Lululemon’s retirement savings plans, financial literacy initiatives lead to award win appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

Fidelity supporting young Canadians’ financial literacy with video series

bwolfe — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:00:18 +0000

Fidelity Canada is supporting the future financial well-being of young Canadians through a new video series hosted by the organization’s employees. The series, known as Money Gains, consists of 10 videos in both English and French, geared towards students and covering a range of investment and retirement topics, including interest, returns, risks and timelines. It […]

The post Fidelity supporting young Canadians’ financial literacy with video series appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

Institutional investors increasingly reliant on social media content from asset managers: survey

Gideon Scanlon — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:30:15 +0000

Most institutional investors say they’ve increased their reliance on content from social media in the investment decision-making process after adopting hybrid working environments, according to a new survey from Coalition Greenwich and commissioned by LinkedIn. The survey, which polled 232 senior investment professionals at pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and family offices in the […]

The post Institutional investors increasingly reliant on social media content from asset managers: survey appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

Investors calling for board oversight of human rights risk at Alphabet

mschmit — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:45:30 +0000

A group of more than 80 global investment managers with a combined $10 trillion in assets under management is calling on Alphabet Inc. to implement board-level oversight for human rights risks. The Investor Alliance for Human Rights, which includes co-filers Hermes Investment Management, Loring, Wolcott and Coolidge, Robeco and Canadian responsible investing firm NEI Investments, […]

The post Investors calling for board oversight of human rights risk at Alphabet appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

Majority of HR professionals want strong internal culture: survey

mschmit — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:30:19 +0000

More than nine in 10 (92 per cent) human resources professionals want their company to create strong internal cultures, according to a new survey by the Next Concept Human Resource Association and Waggl Inc., a technology platform for real-time feedback. The survey also found 81 per cent of respondents said they believe that if their […]

The post Majority of HR professionals want strong internal culture: survey appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

Should employers use social media to communicate pension, benefits?

mschmit — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 04:53:31 +0000

As social media becomes increasingly pervasive, employers should consider adding the tool to their communications arsenal. Indeed, David McArthur, principal and creative director at Morello Communications Inc., says it’s too big a phenomenon for plan sponsors to ignore. “It’s something we’re certainly seeing a lot more of,” notes Cameron McNeill, senior vice-president and Canadian business […]

The post Should employers use social media to communicate pension, benefits? appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

NZ pension funds pushing for change at Facebook, Google and Twitter

mschmit — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:25:57 +0000

New Zealand government pension funds are calling on Facebook Inc., Alphabet Inc. and Twitter Inc. to reign in the proliferation of hate on their platforms in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack in March. The New Zealand Super Fund, Government Superannuation Fund, National Provident Fund and Kiwi Wealth, as well as the country’s Accident Compensation Corp., […]

The post NZ pension funds pushing for change at Facebook, Google and Twitter appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

AI can help asset managers with multiple business operations

mschmit — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 05:15:26 +0000

Artificial intelligence is capable of improving the operations of asset managers and owners in many ways, according to a new whitepaper by Northern Trust Corp. Both back and middle office operations can use data strategies to boost productivity, drive revenue, improve security and manage risk, stated the paper. One key was is analyzing data, with companies using […]

The post AI can help asset managers with multiple business operations appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

Can Twitter Help Predict Volatility and Stock Prices?

mschmit — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 08:18:14 +0000

New research shows it might be helpful for investors.

The post Can Twitter Help Predict Volatility and Stock Prices? appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.