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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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FeaturedImmigration
Ottawa raises wage threshold in temporary foreign worker program
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployers seeking to hire through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program will face stricter rules as the federal government raises the wage …
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FeaturedPensions
Ontario to implement permanent framework for target benefit pension plans
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government will implement a permanent framework for target benefit pension plans starting Jan. 1, 2025, aiming to enhance retirement security …
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Featured
Ontario orders review of Toronto school board’s field trip policies after students attend political protest
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government has appointed Patrick Case to review the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) field trip policies after students attended a …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
AI boosts worker productivity, saving an average of one hour per day: Adecco survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberArtificial intelligence is saving workers an average of one hour each day, according to a global survey by the Adecco Group, indicating …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Federal government unveils $30-million retraining fund for laid-off workers amid provincial concerns
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government has announced a $30-million retraining initiative to support workers affected by mass layoffs, drawing criticism from provincial and territorial …
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FeaturedRetention
IKEA Canada reports big drop in employee turnover with focus on well-being, job satisfaction
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIKEA Canada has reported a significant decline in employee turnover during its 2024 fiscal year. The company’s annual turnover rate fell from …
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FeaturedTechnology in HR
Audit finds discrepancies in maintenance reports filed by Toronto parks workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn audit of the Toronto Parks Branch has revealed inconsistencies in the reported maintenance activities of city parks, highlighting gaps in supervision …
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Employment LawFeatured
Workers increasingly juggle side hustles during company time, but few employers enforce policies
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly one-third of Canadian job seekers are pursuing side hustles during their primary work hours, with half of employers lacking policies to …
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Awards and CompetitionsFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
WorkSafeNB recognizes leaders in workplace safety at annual awards ceremony
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkSafeNB honoured four recipients for their leadership in workplace safety at the annual Health and Safety Conference held in Fredericton on Friday. …