Two-fifths (40 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve taken time off work in the last five years due to mental-health concerns, according to a new survey by wellness benefits provider Heal-3 and the Future Skills Centre. The survey, which polled more than 500 workers, found among respondents who took time off for mental-health reasons, […]
While the majority (81 per cent) of Canadian human resources leaders believe senior company leaders need to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, they also say accountability for these programs extends across an organization, according to a new survey by Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,300 HR leaders, […]
Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. It’s how information, culture and ways of living are passed down to the next generation. It’s also key to building connections and a sense of community. When people share stories, it creates empathy, which in turn promotes a feeling of emotional connection and is a building block […]
More than four in 10 (42 per cent) global employees consider the availability of fertility benefits through their employer a ‘deal breaker’ in accepting a job, according to a new survey by Carrot Fertility. The survey, which polled 5,000 people across Canada, India, Mexico, the U.K. and the U.S., also found two-thirds (65 per cent) of […]
Nine in 10 (90 per cent) U.S. employees say they’ve personally benefitted from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at work, according to a new survey by Benevity Inc. The survey, which polled 1,000 full-time employees, found 62 per cent said employers should dedicate more effort to DEI given the current period of economic uncertainty. Indeed, two-thirds […]
Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. workers say their employer isn’t investing in employee connection, according to a new survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled more than 1,300 workers, found employees believe feeling connected to their work improves their ability to do their job (60 per cent), day-to-day work quality (58 […]
Just like professional athletes, employees have to balance high performance with periods of rest. To this end, Shopify Inc. introduced its Intermission program in 2018 to ensure workers aren’t burning out. “We must feed our mind and body with good input to achieve good output,” says Kelly Dawson, the organization’s global lead for wellness and […]
Schneider Electric’s senior compensation and benefits leader talks about adapting benefits to flex work, artificial intelligence and time spent gardening. Q: What top challenges do you face in your role? A: Labour market trends over the last two years have had a pronounced impact on expectations around rewards, leading to a greater emphasis on staying […]
Companies that back up talk about investing in employees with action are associated with a four per cent higher return on invested capital, according to a global report by the CPP Investments Insights Institute, FCLTGlobal and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. The report, which analyzed year-end data for roughly 2,900 companies in the MSCI all […]
Employee absences and presenteeism are costing Canadian employers nearly $645 million annually, according to a new report by Manulife Financial Corp. The report — which analyzed data from nearly 50 Manulife group benefits plan sponsor clients, as well as survey responses from more than 4,900 employees — found an average of 48 days per employee were […]