The federal government announced $450 million in new funding to retrain workers affected by tariffs and trade disruptions, part of a broader …
Todd Humber

Todd Humber
Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.
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FeaturedRecruitmentRetentionTechnology in HR
Retailers expect more sales but struggle to fill holiday jobs, UKG survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberRetailers anticipate a busy holiday season but face significant staffing challenges, according to a survey released Friday by UKG, a workforce management …
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BenefitsFeaturedWellnessWorkforce Statistics
Obesity rates surge to 33% among Canadian adults post-pandemic: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than two-thirds of Canadian adults now have a body mass index classified as overweight or obese, according to new data from …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedGlobal HR Practices
AI not yet disrupting labour market, new Yale research finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly three years after ChatGPT launched, artificial intelligence has not caused widespread job displacement across the economy, according to a new analysis …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedGlobal HR Practices
More than 23 million U.S. jobs now at least half automated, new SHRM research finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew research shows automation and artificial intelligence have reached deeper into the American workforce than many expected, with 23.2 million jobs now …
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CompensationFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Government workers earn 4.8% more than private sector after adjustments: Fraser Institute
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberGovernment workers across Canada received wages 4.8 per cent higher on average than comparable private-sector workers in 2024 after adjusting for factors …
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BenefitsCompensationFeaturedRecruitment
Amazon raises hourly wage by 4.3% and adds free Prime for Canadian workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAmazon will hire more than 7,000 seasonal employees across Canada while increasing hourly wages to an average of $24.50 and introducing free …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesMental HealthRetention
Talent retention tops HR priorities as turnover hits two-thirds of U.S. employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberTalent retention has become the leading HR priority for 59% of organizations, according to Gallagher’s 2025 US Workforce Trends Report, as nearly …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor calls for federal action as Trump imposes new tariffs on Canadian lumber
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor is calling on the federal government to intervene after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, furniture …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedRecruitment
New $4.4-million program aims to help employers hire youth with disabilities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA federally funded initiative will help construction and manufacturing employers in Canada improve their ability to recruit and retain young workers with …