Oakville tech company Geotab will double its annual internship positions to 360 next year as youth unemployment climbs to 14.2 per cent …
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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FeaturedRecruitmentWorkforce Statistics
Hiring process takes longer for 94% of Canadian managers as costly mistakes rise
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly all Canadian hiring managers say finding talent has become more time-consuming, with almost a quarter admitting to making expensive hiring errors …
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Corporate Social ResponsibilityFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Purolator cuts driver collisions 49 per cent through new safety program
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPurolator achieved a 49 per cent year-over-year reduction in collisions among Toronto linehaul drivers through its new Linehaul Finishing Program, while delivering …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedLabour Shortages
Construction industry tools up with digital investments to tackle labour crunch: KPMG
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly nine in 10 Canadian construction leaders say the industry must quickly adopt new technologies to boost productivity and meet growing demand, …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedLayoffs
Amazon warns employees of job cuts as company expands AI use
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAmazon CEO Andy Jassy told employees Tuesday the company expects to reduce its corporate workforce in coming years as artificial intelligence takes …
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CompensationFeaturedTraining & Development
Salary no longer top motivator for workers, Randstad survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian employees are demanding more than just competitive pay from their employers, with salary dropping from the top spot as a workplace …
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FeaturedHR News
Doctors launch campaign to eliminate sick notes across Manitoba
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberDoctors Manitoba has launched a campaign calling on employers to stop requiring sick notes for short-term illnesses, saying the practice wastes more …
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FeaturedImmigrationLabour RelationsTraining & Development
Federal government kicks in $500,000 to SEIU to help train internationally educated nurses
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe SEIU Healthcare Training Centre has received more than $500,000 in federal funding to expand a program that helps internationally educated nurses …
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FeaturedPensionsWorkforce Statistics
Trade tensions with U.S. complicate retirement planning for Canadians: HOOPP
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberConcerns about Canada-U.S. trade relations are making retirement planning more difficult for Canadians, with many either increasing their savings or stopping contributions …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Canadians underestimate their AI skills despite widespread workplace use, TD survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost Canadians give themselves failing grades on artificial intelligence knowledge, yet three-quarters pass basic AI tests and more than half use the …