Job postings for human resources professionals in the United States remain more than 20 per cent below pre-pandemic levels as of December …
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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Mental health days rare despite widespread recognition of workplace stress
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian organizations overwhelmingly offer employee assistance programs (EAPs) but stop short of providing dedicated mental health days, creating a gap between recognizing …
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LeadershipMental HealthOur Favourites
Why psychological safety is the missing piece in performance
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost employees know what it feels like to hold back an idea or concern because they worry how it might land. That …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor selects Domtar as pattern bargaining target for 14,000 forestry workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor has chosen Domtar as the pattern bargaining target for upcoming contract negotiations affecting 14,000 forestry workers across Eastern Canada. Delegates from …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Federal government expands apprenticeship training support for skilled trades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government is increasing financial support for apprenticeship training equipment and expanding eligibility criteria to help address Canada’s skilled trades shortage. …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsRemote Working
Federal union challenges return-to-office mandate, cites contradictions with Carney’s remote work views
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada is demanding the federal government explain its new return-to-office mandate, citing contradictions with …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada’s unemployment rate falls to 6.5% as fewer workers search for jobs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.5% in January, down 0.3 percentage points from December, as fewer people searched for work, according to …
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FeaturedOpinion
The bully discount: Why bad behaviour pays dividends at the top
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberI’ve worked with exactly two workplace bullies in my career. Both were high performers. Both outlasted their targets. And both taught me …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesLeadershipRetention
Majority of workers say misconduct overlooked when top performers involved: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost U.S. employees say they feel protected at work, but a new survey reveals significant gaps between perception and reality when it …
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CompensationFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
One in 11 Canadians experienced persistent low income from 2016 to 2022: StatsCan
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNine percent of Canadian tax filers aged 15 and older experienced persistent low income from 2016 to 2022, falling below the low-income …

