women’s health – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:17:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 32% of B.C. women say menopause symptoms impact their job in some way: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/32-of-b-c-women-say-menopause-symptoms-impact-their-job-in-some-way-survey/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162861 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, […]

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]]> Claims for fertility drugs rose 12% among female plan members over five years: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/claims-for-fertility-drugs-rose-12-among-female-plan-members-over-five-years-report/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:00:58 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162443 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 […]

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]]> How L’Oréal Canada is creating a more menopause-inclusive workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/how-loreal-canada-is-creating-a-more-menopause-inclusive-workplace/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161936 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 […]

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]]> PepsiCo Canada’s winning DEI strategy linking inclusion to employee well-being https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/pepsico-canadas-winning-dei-strategy-linking-inclusion-to-employee-well-being/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161083 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 […]

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]]> Editorial: Many happy returns https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/editorial-many-happy-returns/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159750 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 […]

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]]> Head to head: Are employers reversing the ‘she-cession’ in the post-pandemic era? https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/head-to-head-are-employers-reversing-the-she-cession-in-the-post-pandemic-era/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:59:56 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159917 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 […]

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]]> U.S. health benefits costs rising to nearly 8% in 2025: survey https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/u-s-health-benefits-costs-rising-to-nearly-8-in-2025-survey/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159526 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 […]

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]]> Vibrant Marketing helping break down period stigma in the workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/vibrant-marketing-helping-break-down-period-stigma-in-the-workplace/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158317 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. […]

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]]> 60% of working women believe menopause, reproductive health issues can affect career advancement: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/60-of-working-women-believe-menopause-reproductive-health-issues-can-affect-career-advancement-report/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157992 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 […]

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]]> A look at what’s next for inclusive employee benefits https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/a-look-at-whats-next-for-inclusive-employee-benefits/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:57:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157084 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 […]

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