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Expert insights and strategies for navigating the world of HR and Compensation.

Your go-to resource for HR hot topics such as pay and benefits, policies and practices, talent strategy, workforce planning, total rewards and more. Explore actionable articles, with real world data insights, designed to help HR professionals and business leaders stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving workforce.

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How mobility strengthens your total rewards strategy

December 03, 2025

A great rewards strategy extends beyond pay and bonuses. Benefits, growth opportunities, recognition, flexibility and the overall employee experience usually get a lot of focus, but one area doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: mobility. The way that your organization supports employees who move for work can significantly impact attraction, retention and engagement.

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Top 5 HR priorities for 2026 in Canada

November 25, 2025

We’ve identified the top areas of focus for HR professionals in Canada as we head into 2026. Let’s dive in and take a detailed look!

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The hidden costs of skipping a formal mobility program

November 20, 2025

We’ll take a deep dive into what can go wrong when mobility isn’t formalized or well defined within an organization. Everything from defining what a mobility program is to how you can actually ensure your organization has a fair and equitable mobility program in place.

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Tips for modernizing merit

November 10, 2025

Between tight budgets making it difficult to offer meaningful merit increases and unclear connections between pay and performance, compensation and total rewards professionals are looking for new ways to modernize the merit process. Here are 5 tips to help streamline and modernize your merit increase process.

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Canadian compensation trends: what to expect in 2026

November 04, 2025

Planning for compensation is no small task. Canadian employers are preparing for a year shaped by economic uncertainty, shifting workforce expectations and a wave of new technologies changing how organizations think about rewards. Read more to explore more of what’s happening with comp planning in Canada as we head into 2026.

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What types of leave do Canadian employers offer?

October 13, 2025

A detailed breakdown of the different types of popular leave policies offered to employees by Canadian organizations. Benchmark your organizations leave against those in your industry and ensure you are offering the most competitive and attractive total rewards packages.

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How much turnover is too much?

September 12, 2025

Although turnover is a necessary part of doing business, when is it too much? Look at the results from the 2025 US Mercer Turnover Survey and understand how your company compares to others. With this data, you can more efficiently plan a efficient hiring strategy for the future.

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