More than half (55%) of Canadian employees aged 18 to 34 would like to change jobs, start a business or return to school this year, compared to 30% of all age groups, according to a new survey. The ADP Canada Sentiment Survey also found that 25% are seeking a pay rise, while 12% are seeking a […]
More than half (57%) of Canadian employers have not implemented a mental health strategy in their workplaces, according to a new report published by The Conference Board of Canada. The report, Healthy Brains at Work: Employer-Sponsored Mental Health Benefits and Programs, which is co-sponsored by SCM Health Solutions, surveyed 239 Canadian employers. Read: 66% of employees with mental health issues […]
More than two-thirds (67%) of U.S. employees said participation in workplace wellness programs increased their engagement in their employer’s mission and goals, according to new research. The Wellness Effect: The Impact of Workplace Programs, published by Humana and The Economist Intelligence Unit, surveyed more than 200 U.S.-based HR executives and managers, as well as 500 full-time […]
Ontario has introduced legislation that will create a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed in first responders is work-related, leading to faster access to resources and treatment. The province’s strategy was first introduced on Feb. 2 and was approved Thursday. Read: Ontario to introduce employer resources to prevent PTSD among first responders The Supporting Ontario’s First Responders […]
After a six-year legal battle, it’s finally time for the former employees of the bankrupt technology firm Nortel Networks to learn what to do with their pension payments. In May 2015, when a court decided the fate of the remaining Nortel assets, it also signalled a light at the end of the tunnel for Canadian pensioners who have seen their […]
92% seeking to upgrade governance model within 12 months: State Street.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business are just two of the organizations encouraged by the provincial government’s announcement Tuesday that the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan will be delayed by one year – but many are still restating a call for government to support employers to transition to the new plan. […]
Carproof kicked off its annual nutrition awareness campaign last week, beginning with the first in a series of live healthy cooking demos. The theme of nutrition is one of four that will be highlighted throughout the year, which are organized by the company’s five-year-old health and wellness committee. “We have an established budget per year and a committee that […]
The vast majority (92%) of pension funds are planning to upgrade their governance model over the next 12 months, according to new research by State Street Corporation. Its Pensions with Purpose: Meeting the Retirement Challenge report, which is based on responses from 400 pension professionals in 20 countries, found that respondents believe their board’s expertise is not […]
While 53% of working Americans have experienced a traumatic event while on the job, less than half (46%) said their employer offered them support to help them grieve, cope or recover in the aftermath, according to new research. The survey, by Workplace Options, found that 67% of respondents would value counselling or emotional support from […]