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More work to be done on workplace gender equality: survey

bwolfe — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 20:00:30 +0000

Roughly two-thirds (63 per cent) of women said the shift toward gender equality in the workplace isn’t taking place fast enough and, despite more societal awareness, they still aren’t being offered the same opportunities as men, according to a new survey by Randstad Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 working Canadian women, found […]

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Women in Canada’s benefits, pension industries discuss gender equity, reversing pandemic-fueled ‘she-cession’

lbailey — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:55:03 +0000

Early in Shannan Corey’s pension career, many of the boards she worked with were dominated by men over the age of 50. Corey, now executive director of the Saskatchewan Pension Plan, recalls one particular board meeting she attended when her company’s actuary, also male, wasn’t able to attend. “I was in my 30s and still […]

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How can pension plan sponsors help women hit their retirement readiness stride?

mdunne — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:54:45 +0000

Preparing financially for retirement is a marathon filled with many obstacles along the way to a constantly shifting finish line. Even in 2021, female employees tend to have more obstacles and subsequently lag well behind their male counterparts when it comes to retirement savings. Women retire 30 per cent less wealthy than men, according to […]

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New pay equity legislation aiming to close gender wage gap

bwolfe — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:00:03 +0000

The federal government is taking steps to close the gender wage gap with the Pay Equity Act, which came into effect on Aug. 31. The legislation requires federally regulated public and private sector employers to ensure workers receive equal pay for work of equal value, according to a press release, which noted employers have three […]

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Sounding Board: How is teleworking during the pandemic impacting compensation practices?

Jennifer Paterson — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:00:18 +0000

When the coronavirus pandemic was first declared in March 2020, teleworking was supposed to be a temporary emergency measure. But a year and a half later, its popularity has soared to new heights. Its impact has shaken up the traditional work structure, calling into question certain personal working-from-home choices. For example, since many employees are […]

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Pay equity law taking effect in August aims to close gender wage gap

bwolfe — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:00:51 +0000

The federal government says legislation meant to help close the gender wage gap will come into effect on Aug. 31 and be phased in over the next three years. The Pay Equity Act requires federally regulated employers to ensure workers receive equal pay for work of equal value and is meant to help women get […]

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EU implementing new pay transparency rules to help close gender wage gap

lbailey — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:43 +0000

Ahead of International Women’s Day next week, the European Union Commission announced it’s imposing new rules to make pay levels public in order to make it easier for women to challenge wage imbalances and close the gender pay gap. “For equal pay, you need transparency. Women must know whether their employers treat them fairly,” says […]

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Canadian employers increasing focus on social responsibilities in 2021: report

mschmit — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:25 +0000

Canadian businesses are taking a wider view of their social responsibilities amid the coronavirus pandemic, economic disparity and protests against racial injustice, according to a new survey by Mercer Canada. It found 65 per cent of Canadian human-resources leaders believe their company has continued or stepped up the pace towards an environmental, social and governance- […]

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New federal employment equity, safety legislation taking effect

mschmit — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:02 +0000

A series of legislative changes to Canada’s labour code aiming to make workplaces healthier, safer and fairer took effect as of Jan. 1, 2021. The changes include new pay transparency regulations for federally regulated, private sector employers with 100 or more employees. According to a press release, the move makes Canada the first country to […]

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Federal government publishes employment equity regulations

mschmit — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:15:34 +0000

The federal government is introducing new pay transparency regulations for federally regulated, private sector employers with 100 or more employees. The legislative amendment to the Equity Act, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2021, aims to help address equality and inclusion issues in the workplace. With the move, Canada will be the first country to make wage […]

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