talent management – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:20:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Half of U.S. employees considering looking for new job if employer reduces flexibility: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/half-of-u-s-employees-considering-looking-for-new-job-if-employer-reduces-flexibility-survey/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:00:18 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159480 Half (50 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’d consider looking for a new job if their employer reduced remote and hybrid work flexibility, a percentage that increases to 61 per cent among generation Z workers, according to a new survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled more than 1,400 employees, found 67 […]

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]]> 95% of workers see value in learning generative AI tools, despite job security concerns: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/95-of-workers-see-value-in-learning-generative-ai-tools-despite-job-security-concerns-report/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159410 While the vast majority (95 per cent) of workers said they appreciate the value of learning to use generative artificial intelligence tools, they’re unsure their organizations have their best interest in mind, according to a new report by Accenture Canada. It found, while more than half (52 per cent) of employers are redesigning jobs and […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-95/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:00:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159257 An article on why Canadian workers say job flexibility is key to satisfaction was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. 70% of Canadian workers say flexibility key to job satisfaction: survey 2. Only a quarter of Canadian employees […]

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]]> Expert panel: The importance of employee feedback in shaping benefits plans https://www.benefitscanada.com/expertpanel_/kim-siddall/expert-panel-the-importance-of-employee-feedback-in-shaping-benefits-plans/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159189 Most employers look to get feedback from their employees on a variety of topics that touch on the worker experience. Valuable information can be found through the talent acquisition process, exit interviews and employee reviews on sites like Glassdoor.com. Many employers use regular employee engagement surveys, pulse surveys or focus groups, while others gather information […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-94/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159060 An article on the nuances of Quebec’s pension laws was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. What should employers know about Quebec’s pension legislation? 2. Ontario’s new regulations for publicly advertised jobs providing transparency for job-seekers: expert 3. Canadian […]

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]]> Ontario’s new regulations for publicly advertised jobs providing transparency for job-seekers: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/ontarios-new-regulations-for-publicly-advertised-jobs-providing-transparency-for-job-seekers-expert/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158842 Stronger regulations at the provincial level surrounding Ontario employers’ publicly advertised job postings can prevent companies from ‘ghosting’ applicants and provide candidates with more transparency in the recruiting process, says Patricia Hewlin, professor of social organizational psychology at Columbia University’s Teachers College. Earlier this year, the Ontario government passed the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, […]

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]]> Report finds majority of Canadian employers have employment, retention programs for people with disabilities https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/majority-of-canadian-employers-have-employment-retention-programs-for-people-with-disabilities-report/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:00:27 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158892 A majority (82 per cent) of Canadian companies have employment and retention programs focused on, or inclusive of, people with disabilities, according to a new report by advocacy group Disability:IN. It also found 71 per cent of U.S. employers have a requirement to ensure digital products are accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities, up […]

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]]> 47% of U.S. employers report 2024 salary budgets are lower than last year: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/47-of-u-s-employers-report-2024-salary-budgets-are-lower-than-last-year-survey/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:38 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158599 Nearly half (47 per cent) of U.S. employers report their salary budgets for 2024 are lower than the previous year, as the overall median pay raise for 2024 fell to 4.1 per cent, down from 4.5 per cent in 2023, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey, which polled more than 1,800 employers, […]

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]]> Canadian employers ramping up hiring as inflation eases: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/canadian-employers-ramping-up-hiring-in-2024-as-inflation-eases-expert/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158784 Half (52 per cent) of Canadian employers say they’re planning to add new permanent positions in the second half of the year, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada. The survey, which polled 1,800 hiring managers at Canadian companies across a range of industries, found employers are cautiously optimistic about the hiring landscape, […]

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