Workplace Benefits Awards – Benefits Canada.com https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:41:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 LifeLabs awarded for strengthening mental-health program in face of pandemic https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/lifelabs-awarded-for-strengthening-mental-health-program-in-face-of-pandemic/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=110131 An evolving program that’s holistically supporting employees during the coronavirus pandemic led to LifeLabs’ win for its mental-health program at the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. Within the organization’s wellness program, which was launched in 2019, the emotional pillar includes: a separate annual maximum for mental-health practitioners through its flexible benefits plan; an expanded […]

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]]> 3M Canada wins mental-health award for refreshing support during pandemic https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/3m-canada-wins-mental-health-award-for-refreshing-support-during-pandemic/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=110129 Refreshing and re-communicating its mental-health program during the coronavirus pandemic led to 3M Canada’s win at the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. Back in 2013, the manufacturing company began a journey to “empower employees to refresh, re-energize and feel well,” according to its award entry. However, while the wellness program was effective, the […]

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]]> Unilever wins award for expansive approach to DEI amid pandemic https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/unilever-wins-award-for-expansive-approach-to-dei-amid-pandemic/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:00:05 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=110354 Unilever Canada Inc.’s fulsome approach to diversity, equity and inclusion led to its win in the diversity program category at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Unilever Canada adopted the mantra “we’re navigating the same ocean, in different boats.” The adage, which created a shared sense of […]

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]]> SSENSE snags award for tailored communications of benefits plan redesign https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/benefits/benefits-communication/ssense-snags-award-for-tailored-communications-of-benefits-plan-redesign/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:00:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=110162 SSENSE’s eye-catching and inclusive communications of its redesigned benefits plan launch was recognized at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The Montreal-based fashion retailer won in the Benefits plan communications category for its comprehensive communications that spoke directly to its young and diverse employees. With a workforce that encompasses more than 35 nationalities and an […]

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]]> Canfor wins award for educating employees on retirement savings https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/pensions/retirement/canfor-wins-award-for-educating-employees-on-retirement-savings/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:00:42 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=110141 Canadian Forest Products Ltd.’s ongoing support for employees’ savings and retirement goals resulted in a win in the Financial wellness category at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. Launched in September 2020, Canfor’s three-year financial education program was initially offered to 1,100 salaried employees in Canfor’s defined benefit and defined contribution pension […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-pension-and-benefits-stories-of-the-week-4/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:00:56 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=110050 Our story revealing the employers that took the top spots at the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five most popular news stories of the week: 1. Who are the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards? 2. ‘Significant’ wave of terminations coming due to workplace vaccine mandates: lawyer […]

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]]> Scotiabank awarded for making pension statements more accessible https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/pensions/pension-communication/scotiabank-awarded-for-making-pension-statements-more-accessible/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:00:33 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=109973 Scotiabank’s focus on making essential pension information more accessible to plan members was recognized at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The bank won in the Pension plan communications category for its streamlined approach to pension statements. In 2020, Scotiabank restructured its defined benefit pension plan statement into two versions — a simplified four-page […]

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]]> Shopify wins award for ‘digital by design’ employee health, wellness strategy https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/shopify-wins-award-for-digital-by-design-employee-health-wellness-strategy/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=109827 Shopify Inc. was awarded for its digital-first employee health and wellness strategy at Benefits Canada‘s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The technology company won the award in the Coronavirus and Benefits category for an employer with more than 5,000 employees. Although the organization already had a few remote workers, it swiftly transitioned all of its employees […]

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]]> Unilever awarded for holistic approach to supporting employees amid pandemic https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/unilever-awarded-for-holistic-approach-to-supporting-employees-amid-pandemic/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=109708 Unilever Canada’s holistic approach to supporting employees’ health and well-being throughout the coronavirus pandemic scored the company a win at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The organization was awarded in the Coronavirus and Benefits category for an employer with fewer than 5,000 employees. Unilever’s global well-being framework is based on four […]

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]]> Who are the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards? https://uat-cumulus.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/who-are-the-winners-of-the-2021-workplace-benefits-awards/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:05:20 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=108923 Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards. At a virtual roundtable and awards ceremony on Thursday, 23 finalists gathered to discuss their leading benefits and pension strategies, followed by winner announcements across 10 categories. All of the finalists represent benefits and pension plans covering nearly 300,000 Canadians. These employers are proactively and passionately aiming to […]

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