A third (32 per cent) of women employees in British Columbia say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way, according to a new survey by the Women’s Health Research Institute, in collaboration with the B.C. Women’s Health Foundation and Pacific Blue Cross. The survey, which polled more than 2,000 women aged 39 to 60, […]
The percentage of female benefits plan members using fertility drugs rose by roughly 12 per cent between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report by Manulife Financial Corp. The report, which analyzed the insurer’s 2024 aggregate claims data, found between 2021 and 2023, 15 per cent of new mothers made claims for mental-health treatments within […]
L’Oréal Canada Inc. is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace by hosting discussions on the topic, providing sufficient benefits coverage and having a dedicated employee resource group. Women represent more than 60 per cent of the workforce at L’Oréal Canada and 31 per cent are aged 40 or older, so it’s important for the company to […]
PepsiCo Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win demonstrates how weaving diversity, equity and inclusion into strategic business practices can foster employee mental health and wellness. The food and beverage company’s inclusive end-to-end business transformation strategy made it this year’s winner in the DEI Program category. “It’s so fantastic that all of our hard work has been […]
With the return of autumn, change is once again in the air. For the last nine months, I’ve lead the editorial team at Benefits Canada while Jennifer Paterson was taking parental leave to welcome the youngest member of her growing family. This month marks the return of our editorial team to full strength — welcome […]
One chief executive officer acknowledges that employers have made promising progress, while a human resources director argues more work needs to be done. Jodi Kovitz, chief executive officer of the Human Resources Professionals Association I’m heartened by the progress we’ve made towards gender equity in Canada, particularly in leadership roles. Since 2015, the percentage of […]
U.S. employers’ health benefits costs are expected to increase to nearly eight per cent for 2025, the highest amount in more than a decade, according to a new survey by Business Group on Health. The survey, which polled 125 large employers, found they’re planning to continue to absorb much of the increases at least for […]
Vibrant Marketing is helping break down period stigma in the workplace by making sure free menstrual products are available for employees in its office washrooms. The organization recently teamed up with Alea Protection, a menstrual product manufacturer, to stock natural and sustainable feminine hygiene products and ensure they’re clearly displayed and easy to access in Vibrant’s washrooms. […]
Three-fifths (60 per cent) of working women believe health issues around menstruation, menopause and reproductive health can affect their career advancement abilities, according to a new report by Sun Life Financial Inc. It found four in 10 working women said they’ve made career-limiting decisions for health-related concerns or to care for their family and 10 […]
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. “Whether you’re a recent university graduate, a parent, single or married, we try to support people wherever they’re at,” says Christine Tatham, chief people officer at Redbrick. “For us, it’s […]