Benefits & Compensation

A tragic workplace incident at a major Canadian oilsands site has cast a harsh spotlight on corporate transparency and safety protocols, igniting a national conversation about accountability when a worker's life is lost. The disappearance and presumed death of contract worker Kenny MacAulay on

A silent revolution is unfolding within office walls as employees independently embrace artificial intelligence, leaving corporate leadership scrambling to catch up to a future that has already arrived. This research summary explores the growing chasm between the grassroots adoption of AI tools by

The Great Pay Debate: Is Uniformity the New Meritocracy? In a significant departure from traditional compensation models, a growing number of companies are embracing "peanut butter" pay raises—a strategy that spreads a uniform, across-the-board salary increase to all employees. This shift marks a

A troubling paradox is unfolding across the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics sectors, where persistent talent shortages are met with an increasingly exclusionary attitude toward highly skilled professionals attempting to re-enter the workforce after a career break. New research

As a specialist in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Sofia Khaira helps businesses navigate the evolving landscape of talent management. Today, she joins us to discuss a critical challenge: the hollowing out of early-career training in the age of AI. We’ll explore the strategic risks of

In the ongoing competition for top-tier talent, a decisive new front has opened, with nearly three-quarters of American companies signaling their intent to significantly enhance employee leave programs over the next two years. This strategic pivot moves beyond traditional compensation packages,