Talent retention has become the leading HR priority for 59% of organizations, according to Gallagher’s 2025 US Workforce Trends Report, as nearly …
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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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 …
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People on the Move
Classic Fire + Life Safety names Lucy Machado as vice-president of human resources
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberClassic Fire + Life Safety has appointed Lucy Machado as vice-president of human resources, the company announced Sept. 9. Machado brings more …
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Global HR PracticesHR Associations
SHRM warns U.S. government shutdown could furlough 860,000 federal workers daily
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA federal government shutdown could force up to 860,000 employees per day into furloughs, affecting 37 per cent of the non-USPS federal …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedIndustry NewsTechnology in HR
UKG launches rebrand with focus on AI-powered workforce management
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUKG has unveiled a new brand identity and global campaign called “When Work Works, Everything Works,” positioning itself as what the company …
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BenefitsFeaturedLeadershipMental HealthWellness
Climate change driving a workplace health crisis, new Sun Life research shows
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThree-quarters of Canadian employees have experienced an extreme weather event in the past three years, and the health impacts are already affecting …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Relations
Ottawa says it will ‘keep working’ with Ontario paper mill to resume its operations
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOttawa says it will keep working to help save a northern Ontario paper mill that cited a lack of immediate federal support …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Most Canadian small businesses use digital tools but few fully integrate them, report finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe majority of small businesses in Canada use digital tools, but only 10 per cent have fully integrated them across operations, according …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ottawa boosts support for Windsor, Ont., auto sector with $5 billion fund
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government will invest $5 billion to help automotive firms and other tariff-affected sectors adapt to trade disruptions, the minister responsible …


