Human Resources

The Conference Board of Canada is a trusted source of evidence-based human capital research and development. Through a combination of timely and relevant data, insights, trends, analysis and peer-to-peer learning, we help leaders enhance their organizations’ strategic and competitive position as they develop and execute HR plans—and build the future of our country.

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Using evidence for better informed decisions: Resources for Canadian human resource leaders

A playbook to help senior human resources leaders—and their teams—understand the value of using evidence to make decisions in the age of digital HR. Learn how HR can generate and use evidence—including HR analytics—to support decision-making across the whole organization.

Report and Curriculum

The psychology of the workplace

Mark Henick interviews Dr. Bill Howatt to discuss the psychology of workplace mental health--mental injury, loneliness, depression, and what employers can do to help their employees dealing with these and any other issues.

Podcast

Compensation Planning Outlook 2020

This benchmarking report provides the most up-to-date data, essential for any organization looking to secure the talent they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Based on the insights gleaned from hundreds of organizations who participated in the 2020 Compensation Planning Outlook Survey.

Research

Employee Benefits Benchmarking in Canada

Learn what a comprehensive Employee Benefits plan looks like in Canada. Updated and improved for 2019, this report summarizes data from a survey of 217 organizations covering over 1.2 million employees across Canada. Employee Benefits Benchmarking in Canada report, provides sound data to help mid- to large-sized employers benchmark themselves against other similar organizations.

Report

Recent Reports

Fit for duty: Alcohol and drug testing in Canadian workplaces

More Canadians tried cannabis in 2019 than ever before. Beyond this, over half a million current cannabis users acknowledge they have consumed cannabis before or during work—an unsettling finding for those organizations operating in safety-sensitive environments.

Report—30 pages

Employee Benefits Benchmarking in Canada

Benchmark yourself against your peers on employer-sponsored benefits programs.

Report—116 pages

Looking Ahead: The Future of Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Pressing challenges such as shifting demographics and the rise of the gig economy are pushing human resources (HR) professionals to consider new ways of offering retirement savings and pension plans...

Report - 20 pages

Acting on the Cannabis Act

More than a year after receiving royal assent, the ripple effects of the Cannabis Act are still being felt. With the world watching, and without clear direction, Canadian businesses are leading the way forward by...

Report—32 pages

Legalized. Now What?

After recreational cannabis legalization, we're learning how to navigate uncharted waters.

Infographic

Building a Culture of Collaboration

Many organizations are changing their built environments to spur more collaboration yet…

Report—30 pages

Upcoming events

Public Sector Leadership Conference 2020

This event will inspire public sector organizations to think differently, act inclusively, and work effectively to lead change in an uncertain climate.

Conference—Feb 3–4 | Ottawa

Corporate Culture 2020

Workplaces are changing faster than ever. Organizations need to closely examine their culture because it is integral to performance and talent attraction and retention.

Conference
February 6 | Toronto

Mental Health in the Capital 2020

Disability claims for mental health issues have become a top concern for Canadian employers. Organizations have adopted mental wellness strategies to help employees thrive and to protect psychological safety … but how effective are these strategies?

Conference
March 31–April 1 | Ottawa

Charting Progress: Navigating psychological safety in the workplace

Workplaces across Canada have built a business case for workplace mental health, only to meet challenges when it comes to making it a reality. It’s time to make workplace mental health a priority. Join our workshop and learn how to move from “best evidence” to “actionable strategy.”

Workshop
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Human capital is an important investment. Stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly changing world.

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