Saskatchewan employers are investing in benefits and workplace improvements despite global economic headwinds, according to the organizers of an annual employer recognition …
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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BenefitsMental HealthOur Favourites
Flexible benefits shift from nice to have to necessity
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployers face a critical gap between recognizing the value of flexible benefits and actually implementing them, according to new survey data that …
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Webinars
Employment law shakeup: Key changes in 2025 and what to expect in 2026 (Webinar)
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWatch the on-demand video of the session, featuring Lai-King Hum, founder of Hum Law Firm: Transcript Editor’s note: The following is an …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Canadian executives bet on AI despite economic uncertainty, IBM study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian business leaders are entering 2026 with strong confidence in their organizations despite widespread pessimism about the global economy, according to new …
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CompensationEmployment LawFeatured
Mississauga, Ont., restaurant ordered to pay servers $16K for improperly distributed tips
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Mississauga restaurant has been ordered to pay two former servers more than $16,000 after the Ontario Labour Relations Board found it …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
New Brunswick wage growth hits 3.7%, youth employment target missed
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew Brunswick’s average weekly earnings grew 3.7% in 2024, surpassing the provincial government’s 3% annual target, according to data released with Premier …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedLayoffs
Dow to eliminate 4,500 roles in $2 billion transformation program as it leverages AI
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberDow will eliminate approximately 4,500 positions as part of a restructuring initiative aimed at generating at least $2 billion in near-term operational …
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FeaturedLayoffsWorkforce Statistics
Canada lost 26,200 payroll jobs in November despite wage growth: StatsCan
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian employers cut 26,200 payroll positions in November, offsetting the previous month’s gain, while average weekly earnings continued climbing amid a cooling …
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Employment LawFeaturedRemote Working
Worker loses EI appeal after refusing employer’s return-to-office directive
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA worker who refused to comply with her employer’s instruction to work in the office at least one day per week has …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesWeird Workplace
26 million American workers expected to miss work day after Super Bowl
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA record 26.2 million U.S. employees plan to miss work the day after Super Bowl LX, according to UKG’s annual absenteeism survey, …

