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Expert panel: How to get, keep top talent amid labour crunch
For months, Canadian employers have been creaking under the strain of a labour crunch. Finding top talent has always been one of leaders’ most pressing…
- By: Jaqui Parchment
- November 30, 2021 November 29, 2021
- 09:00
Manulife re-launches ‘pay it forward’ program amid second pandemic-era holiday season
Manulife Financial Corp. is once again giving $50 to each of its 37,000 global employees in their local currencies to “pay it forward” this holiday season. The…
- By: Staff
- November 30, 2021 November 30, 2021
- 09:00
B.C. giving workers five paid sick days starting in 2022
Workers in B.C. will be eligible for “fair and balanced” sick leave pay that provides a minimum of five days a year starting Jan. 1,…
- By: The Canadian Press, with files from staff
- November 26, 2021 November 26, 2021
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week
A story looking at demand from employees for more comprehensive benefits offerings took the top spot over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five most…
- By: Staff
- November 26, 2021 November 26, 2021
- 09:00
B.C. municipality supporting employee fitness with new wellness program
Employees of the municipal government of East Kootenay, B.C., are staying active during their workday through a new physical wellness program. The program, run by…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- November 25, 2021 November 25, 2021
- 09:00
Mental health declining for 23% of employees since start of pandemic: survey
Nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of employed Canadians are reporting a decline in their mental health since the start of the pandemic, according to…
- By: Staff
- November 25, 2021 November 25, 2021
- 09:00
Citigroup supporting employee wellness as return-to-office plans take shape
As Citigroup Inc. begins rolling out its plans for returning to the workplace, it’s focusing on supporting employees’ mental health and wellness throughout the transition.…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- November 22, 2021 November 19, 2021
- 09:00
Employees want more comprehensive benefits coverage: survey
Canadian employees want more comprehensive coverage under their benefits plans, according to a survey by the Conference Board of Canada and Telus Health. The survey,…
- By: Staff
- November 19, 2021 November 29, 2021
- 09:05
Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week
A story looking at dynamic pension pools as a decumulation option took the top spot over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five most popular…
- By: Staff
- November 19, 2021 November 19, 2021
- 09:05
How small and mid-sized employers can offer benefits like large employers
By beefing up its benefits programs and putting flexibility at the core of its offerings, Willful has been able to grow its staff amid a…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- November 19, 2021 November 19, 2021
- 08:57
Employers enhancing meaningful benefits offerings to attract, keep top talent
Many companies used to boast about their modern offices with gyms, fully-stocked kitchens and even bowling alleys. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit, sharing a…
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 18, 2021 November 17, 2021
- 09:00
Scotiabank increasing mental-health coverage, providing leadership training
Scotiabank is increasing its focus on mental health through expanded benefits coverage and additional training for employees in leadership roles. Beginning April 1, 2022, all…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021
- 09:00