Classic Fire + Life Safety has appointed Lucy Machado as vice-president of human resources, the company announced Sept. 9. Machado brings more …
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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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 …
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CompensationFeaturedHR News
HR professionals to see average pay hikes of just 1.6 per cent in 2026: Robert Half
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSalaries for HR professionals in Canada will increase an average of 1.6 per cent in 2026, with compensation and benefits professionals seeing …
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Corporate CultureFeaturedJoint VentureLeadership
Building workplace resilience takes strategy, culture and daily practice
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberResilience is not a fixed trait. It’s a skill that can be developed with intention, and in the workplace, it can be …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesPayroll
Workers aren’t comfortable with AI calculating wages, handling payroll inquiries: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployees are showing significant resistance to artificial intelligence handling their paycheques, according to new survey results that highlight ongoing trust issues between …