http://ebn.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=Ebnc-Stayingcurrent-Qualityoflife&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for Ebnc-Stayingcurrent-Qualityoflife http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/610511/golf-membership-not-taxable-benefit.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null A former executive of Canada Life scored a "hole in one" when the Tax Court of Appeal agreed that membership in a golf club he neither wanted nor used, was not a taxable benefit. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:52:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/610511/golf-membership-not-taxable-benefit.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-18T19:52:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/610501/Too-few-women-C-suite.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null While most company's at least pay lip service to the need for diversity in their executive offices, a global study of the changing demographics of the "C-suite" reveals the glass ceiling is "slightly cracked but not broken." Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:51:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/610501/Too-few-women-C-suite.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-18T19:51:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/607991/help-employees-beat-fuel-costs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null As gas prices sky rocket, the additional expense can cause considerable stress for employees. Savvy employers may wish to consider one or more of the following options for helping employees beat the high cost of commuting. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:11:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/607991/help-employees-beat-fuel-costs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-16T14:11:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/607981/Returning-execs-dread-vacation-backlash.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Time away from the office is meant to be enjoyed, but for some executives, the mounds of work they come back to may make them feel like they need another vacation. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:09:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/607981/Returning-execs-dread-vacation-backlash.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-16T14:09:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604451/Ontario-consults-work-through-temporary-help.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The Ontario government is asking for a response by July 7, 2008 to this consultation paper. Issues raised include: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604451/Ontario-consults-work-through-temporary-help.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-09T14:05:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604411/Uniforms-can-help-improve-companys-bottom.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Some experts suggest that adoption of uniforms might promote a more positive corporate image and foster a sense of team-building that will help retention rates. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:03:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604411/Uniforms-can-help-improve-companys-bottom.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-09T14:03:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604381/Dealing-Gen-Y-Join-EBNCs-Web.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null What is the best way to deal with Generation Y? How should we help this latest generation climb the corporate ladder and interact with their Gen X and Baby Boomer colleagues? Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:42:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604381/Dealing-Gen-Y-Join-EBNCs-Web.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-09T13:42:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/592721/Worklife-balance-one-top-three-challenges.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null A new global HR study reveals that managing work/life balance is one of the top three challenges for the 753 Canadian executives participating. Fri, 30 May 2008 19:36:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/592721/Worklife-balance-one-top-three-challenges.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-30T19:36:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/592711/Companies-participate-National-Commuter-Challenge.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null One way many companies are both helping employees beat the high cost of gas and showing respect for the environment is by participating in the National Commuter Challenge this week. Fri, 30 May 2008 19:34:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/592711/Companies-participate-National-Commuter-Challenge.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-30T19:34:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/591511/Teleworking-means-going-extra-mile.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Contrary to popular belief, employees don't relish time away from their bosses. According to new survey results, nearly half (48%) of workers said their jobs would be more difficult if they did not work in the same office as their supervisors. Of this group, 27% felt it would be much more difficult. Fri, 30 May 2008 18:43:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/591511/Teleworking-means-going-extra-mile.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-30T18:43:00Z