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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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Poor sleep costs workers seven hours of productivity a week: Sun Life report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian employees are losing an average of seven hours of productivity each week because they aren’t sleeping well, and new research suggests …
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HR AssociationsHR NewsLeadershipOur Favourites
HR leaders recount layoffs and career changes at Humans of HRPA
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWhen Kelly Davis left her job at a shoe retailer, a warehouse worker named Johnny handed her an envelope. Inside was a …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Government Policy & BudgetsOur Favourites
Ottawa targets 250,000 AI jobs as Carney unveils national strategy
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government has launched a new national artificial intelligence strategy aimed at creating AI-related jobs, expanding training and keeping more Canadian …
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OpinionFeaturedLabour Relations
The last one out used to turn off the lights. Now the robot stays — and the union wants a word
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSomewhere on a shop floor in Kitchener, Ont., on a Saturday night this past February, a machine kept working after everyone went …
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Our FavouritesHR News
4 in 10 HR professionals have witnessed workplace aggression, report finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFour in 10 human resources professionals have witnessed aggressive or criminal behaviour in the workplace, according to a new report from HRCI …
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Government Policy & BudgetsOur Favourites
Ottawa releases forestry transformation report, pledges new funding to protect jobs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government has released a task force report and announced new funding aimed at rebuilding Canada’s forestry sector and protecting jobs. …
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Employees plan to skip work, stream and clock in hungover for World Cup: UKG study
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe FIFA World Cup could cost employers at least $17 billion in lost productivity (all figures US), according to new research from …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGovernment Policy & BudgetsOur Favourites
Report finds barriers persist for Indigenous, racialized employees in BC Public Service
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe British Columbia government has released new research showing Indigenous and racialized employees continue to face barriers in hiring, promotion and retention …
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CompensationOur FavouritesWorkforce Statistics
Canada entered technical recession in Q1, employee pay up 1.2 per cent: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada entered a technical recession in the first quarter of 2026, Statistics Canada reported Friday, even as employee compensation rose 1.2 per …


