The WestJet Group has appointed Jacqui McGillivray as its Executive Vice-President and Chief People Officer, effective Oct. 7, 2024, replacing Angela Avery, …
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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FeaturedImmigrationLabour Shortages
Ottawa pledges $10 million to support foreign-trained healthcare workers in Nova Scotia
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government has announced up to $10 million in funding for a project aimed at helping internationally trained healthcare professionals work …
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Corporate Social ResponsibilityFeatured
Hydro One sends 100 workers to assist power restoration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHydro One is deploying about 100 employees to aid in power restoration efforts in Georgia following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, …
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FeaturedPayrollTechnology in HR
Federal government introduces new tools to improve HR, pay operations as it moves away from Phoenix
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOttawa has unveiled several new technologies aimed at improving human resources and pay services. The updates come as part of a broader …
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FeaturedWellness
Menopause symptoms linked to significant losses in workplace productivity and income
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian employers are being urged to address the impact of menopause in the workplace, as a new report highlights significant productivity losses …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Corporate Social ResponsibilityFeaturedLeadership
Canadian business leaders confident in growth, but pressure mounts on ESG and AI: KPMG survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA majority of Canadian CEOs remain optimistic about their organizations’ growth over the next three years but are increasingly feeling the strain …
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FeaturedMental Health
Burnout remains a concern for one in four Canadian workers, study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new study reveals that nearly one in four Canadian workers continues to experience burnout at work, despite a decrease in overall …
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Employment LawFeatured
Disciplining for off-duty conduct: A balancing act for employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOff-duty conduct can be a perplexing and difficult headache for employers. In an era where almost everything is recorded, poor behaviour by …
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CompensationFeatured
Salary increases expected to outpace inflation in 2025, TELUS Health survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSalaries for non-unionized workers in Canada are forecasted to increase by an average of 3.45 per cent in 2025, marking the first …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Labour leaders meet with Iskum Investments to discuss the future of BC’s forestry industry
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLabour leaders from three of British Columbia’s largest unions have met with representatives from Iskum Investments to discuss strategies for stabilizing the …