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Canadians Becoming Happier, More Productive at Work

May 9, 2012

For Canadian business people, finding harmony between their careers and personal lives is showing signs of improvement.

Best Employers in Quebec List Reveals High Workforce Engagement

February 21, 2012

Engagement scores for both senior and middle management, as well as supervisors, in Quebec surpass the national average for employees in these positions.

Majority of Canadians Feel Financially Unprepared for Retirement

January 23, 2012

Sixty-eight percent of Canadians have no financial plan in place to meet retirement goals.

In Canada's High-Tech Sector, Supervisors and Middle Managers Received the Highest Short-Term Incentives

December 29, 2011

The percentage of supervisors/middle managers receiving short-term incentive payments also varied significantly by industry sector.

Investing in Workforce Health Generates Higher Productivity in Canada

November 21, 2011

Highly effective companies are using tactics like financial rewards to encourage and support their staff in making better lifestyle health decisions.

New Study Shows Canadians Working Longer

October 27, 2011

Many employees who rely heavily on DC savings are delaying retirement, making it difficult for organizations to determine if, when and how many older workers will retire, and how to manage staffing needs.

Two-Thirds of Canadians Plan to Continue Working in Retirement

October 26, 2011

Full-time retirement isn't in the plans for many Canadians, but having the financial freedom to take control of retirement is a financial planning priority.

Canadian Organizations Stay the Course With Salary Increases for 2012

September 12, 2011

Many employees’ raises are just keeping up with inflation.

70 Percent of Canadians Cite Respect for Co-Workers as Top Factor for Job Satisfaction

August 23, 2011

Canadian workers declare that showing respect toward all members of staff is the most important ingredient to creating a happy business culture.

Canadian Employees Prefer Peace of Mind Over Cash

June 17, 2011

59% of group health benefit plan members in Canada would rather keep their health benefit plan than receive $10,000.

Lack of Dads' Work-Life Balance Could Hurt Families and Business

June 15, 2011

Men today are expected and indeed want to be more involved with their children, but the traditional role of breadwinner is still making that very difficult.

Canadian Employers Taking a 'Wait and See' Approach to Rx Plan Cost Management Solutions

May 24, 2011

Slow adoption of solutions for rising drug costs have organizations concerned about their ability to continue providing this coverage to employees.

Workplace Perceptions of Employers Environmental Initiatives May Impact Employee Attraction and Retention

April 28, 2011

Employees see the difference when their employer is focused on developing and implementing environmentally conscious policies and practices.

Nearly Seven in 10 Canadian Workers Go to Work When They are Sick

April 28, 2011

Workplace pressures and “presenteeism” may be the cause of 60% of workers reporting they feel guilty when they call in sick.

New Report Shows Savings for Twice-Weekly Telework in Canada

April 26, 2011

New report shows the financial and environmental opportunity of embracing flexible work for Canada at a national level, including the employee, employer and community benefits.