Unifor has announced plans to hold strike votes among its members following stalled negotiations with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). The union …
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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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ministers advance workforce strategy for early childhood educators at Charlottetown meeting
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFederal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care met in Charlottetown on Thursday to advance a draft workforce …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Generative AI use soars among Canadian workers, posing data risks, KPMG finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly half of Canadian workers are using generative artificial intelligence in their jobs, but many are inadvertently risking their employers’ data security …
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FeaturedMental HealthWellness
Employee burnout fuels productivity crisis among Canadian businesses, survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployee burnout is contributing to a productivity crisis among Canadian businesses, according to new research released by the Healthcare of Ontario Pension …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
Ontario introduces new worker protections and employer penalties under sixth ‘Working for Workers’ act
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario’s government introduced the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024, on November 27, proposing a series of measures aimed at enhancing worker …
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FeaturedHR News
Half of Canadian employers say workers lack professional behaviour on the clock: survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new survey reveals that half of Canadian companies believe their employees do not know how to behave professionally in the workplace, …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionOpinion
A rose by any other name: Why the death of formal DEI programs doesn’t really matter
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberDiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been more than just corporate buzzwords in recent years; they’ve arguably been the pillars supporting a …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Disability Inclusion Business Council releases final report urging employers to adopt inclusive practices
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Disability Inclusion Business Council (DIBC) has released its final report, “Bridging the Gap – Report on Disability Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces,” …
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CompensationFeaturedPayroll
Randstad Canada’s salary guide forecasts wage increases, urges pay transparency for 2025
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployers across Canada may need to adjust their compensation strategies in 2025 as salaries in key sectors are projected to rise significantly, …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Speech from the Throne: New Brunswick to phase in pay equity, simplify credential recognition
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe New Brunswick government announced plans in last week’s Speech from the Throne to phase in pay equity in the private and …