Amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., employers can support employee mental health by reminding them of available mental-health benefits and being transparent in their communication, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of client strategy at People Corporation. She notes the impact of the trade war on employee mental health is two-fold, encompassing […]
In the five years since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic, Canadian benefits plan sponsors have adapted their offerings and continue to apply many of the lessons learned over the course of the health crisis. Chris Zelasko, president of Peak Benefit Solutions Inc. says while his plan sponsor clients initially focused on the […]
Most Canadian benefits plan sponsors (89 per cent) and members (73 per cent) agree their workplace environment supports mental wellness, according to the 2024 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. On the converse, about a quarter (27 per cent) of plan members disagreed. Despite the mostly positive perspectives, a quarter is still a significant portion of the […]
The National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University is recognizing Canadian pension industry mainstay Bob Baldwin with its inaugural lifetime achievement award. An expert in retirement income with more than 30 years of experience, Baldwin has held many roles in the pension sector, including chair of the C.D. Howe Institute’s pension policy council, director at […]
Amid a decline in employee bonuses, it’s important for employers to reassess their attraction and retention strategies through channels such as employee feedback, says Martin Fox, managing director at Robert Walters Canada. According to a recent Robert Walters survey, two-thirds (63 per cent) of professionals said they plan to leave their jobs this year if […]
Changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code are simplifying workplace violence and harassment prevention requirements for employers, says Cristina Wendel, an Edmonton-based employment lawyer at Dentons Canada LLP. The amendments, which take effect March 31, include a requirement for employers to develop and implement a consolidated violence and harassment prevention plan. The plan must […]
It’s no secret that the cost of living has jumped significantly in Canada over the last five years. Between the price of groceries, mortgages/rents and everything else, life isn’t as affordable as in previous years and, with a new/returning U.S. president threatening tariffs on Canadian imports, costs don’t look like they’ll be dropping anytime soon. […]
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of employers say there’s currently a shortage of skilled workers in their industry and 58 per cent anticipate a skilled labour shortage over the next five to 10 years, according to Benefits Canada’s 2024 Future of Work Survey. To reverse this trend, nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of employers cited improving […]
A majority (65 per cent) of Canadian employers say they have or are working on implementing a diversity, equity and inclusion policy, while 44 per cent of this group said they’re focusing on DEI to attract and retain employees, according to Benefits Canada’s 2024 Future of Work Survey. It found around three-quarters (72 per cent) […]
In light of upcoming changes to Ontario’s employment leave policies, as well as new requirements for job postings, it’s important for employers to review and update their workplace policies to ensure they’re in line with current legislation, says Larysa Workewych, a senior associate at Dentons Canada LLP. As of June 19, an employee with at […]
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