Blake Wolfe

1 week ago | benefitscanada.com | Blake Wolfe

Blake Wolfe Amid global economic volatility contributing to reduced hiring, rising rates of employee burnout aren’t surprising, says Tara Parry, director of permanent placement services at Robert Half Canada. A survey of 1,500 employees by the consultancy found roughly half (47 per cent) said they’re experiencing burnout, up from 42 per cent in 2024 and 33 per cent in 2023.

3 weeks ago | benefitscanada.com | Blake Wolfe

Blake Wolfe People leaders who are looking to improve their ‘adaptability quotient’ amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war can draw upon lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic, says Sachi Kittur, interim vice-president of people and culture at the Human Resource Professionals Association.

1 month ago | benefitscanada.com | Blake Wolfe

Blake Wolfe While generation Z and millennial employees report the highest levels of satisfaction from flexible working arrangements, employees across all generations have increasingly embraced flexible work over the last five years, says Sandra Lavoy, regional vice-president at Robert Half Canada.

1 month ago | benefitscanada.com | Blake Wolfe

Blake Wolfe The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is supporting employers with a new resource that focuses on the importance of early and proactive retirement planning.

1 month ago | benefitscanada.com | Blake Wolfe

Blake Wolfe Amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., employers can support employee mental health by reminding them of available mental-health benefits and being transparent in their communication, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of client strategy at People Corporation.