http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=Ebnc-Bythenumbers-Surveys&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for Ebnc-Bythenumbers-Surveys http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2647501/2009-benefits-budgets-still-intact-despite.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The majority of companies are not contemplating changes in the amount they spend on benefits in 2009, despite the economic climate, says a survey from Pal Benefits Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:11:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/2647501/2009-benefits-budgets-still-intact-despite.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-12-19T21:11:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/721991/Economic-reality-hits-incentive-plans-hard.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null A new survey issued by Deloitte reveals decreased earnings and falling stock prices have decimated the value in some companies' annual incentive and long-term incentive plans, leaving companies searching for ways to help their employees feel valued and motivated in this economy. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:43:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/721991/Economic-reality-hits-incentive-plans-hard.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-10-20T13:43:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/647481/Employers-increase-mileage-rates-survey-shows.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Financial relief is on the way for employees who use their own vehicles for business travel, according to a recent online survey provided exclusively to EBNC by Hewitt Associates. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:32:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/647481/Employers-increase-mileage-rates-survey-shows.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-08-11T13:32:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/643651/Talent-trumps-technology-HR-execs-say.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Human resource executives have consistently ranked technology and systems implementation as their top priority in HR service delivery. In 2008, however, employers report that their talent agenda is taking center stage. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:22:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/643651/Talent-trumps-technology-HR-execs-say.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-08-01T13:22:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/620721/Paramedical-benefits-pervasive-and-highly-valued.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null A new online survey of 312 employers conducted by Hewitt Associates reveals paramedical benefits are well-established in Canadian benefit plans and very much appreciated by covered employees. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:58:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/620721/Paramedical-benefits-pervasive-and-highly-valued.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-07T16:58:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/586511/Participation-low-workplace-wellness-programs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Among employees that have access to a workplace wellness program, few are using them according to the sanofi-aventis Healthcare Survey released at the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute National Forum in Toronto last week. Fri, 16 May 2008 15:42:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/586511/Participation-low-workplace-wellness-programs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-16T15:42:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/580501/Workplace-presenteeism-rampant.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Almost half of Canadian workers (42%) went to work sick or exhausted at least once in 2007, according to Desjardins Financial Security's study, The Survey on Health released to coincide with Mental Health Week, which runs until May 11. Mon, 05 May 2008 18:56:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/580501/Workplace-presenteeism-rampant.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-05T18:56:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/580851/Benefits-used-lure-part-time-workers-survey.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null If part-time work is a winning arrangement for both employer and employee alike, employers can sweeten the pot and offer benefits to lure and retain employees. Mon, 05 May 2008 12:58:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/580851/Benefits-used-lure-part-time-workers-survey.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-05T12:58:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/577201/HR-influence-pension-design-growing.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The extent to which CFOs believe they must be heavily involved in making pension plan designs appears to be declining, which will allow greater involvement of VPs of HR in future, according to the findings of the Watson Wyatt/Conference Board of Canada 2008 Survey on Pension Risk. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:30:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/577201/HR-influence-pension-design-growing.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-04-25T18:30:00Z http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/563081/Incentives-give-employees-wellness-willpower.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Workers admit that it's hard to make a long-term commitment to wellness, but say employer-provided financial and other incentives help them stay the course. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:27:00 GMT http://ebnc.benefitnews.com/asset/article/563081/Incentives-give-employees-wellness-willpower.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-04-07T23:27:00Z