Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway must compensate employees for paid personal leave days based on their actual average earnings rather than …
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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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedGlobal Safety NewsHR Associations
New SHRM research shows leadership and culture remain central as AI adoption grows
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEconomic uncertainty and rising expectations are pressuring workplaces to invest in leadership development and employee experience, even as artificial intelligence integration accelerates, …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada’s unemployment rate climbs to 6.8% as more workers search for jobs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent in December as more people entered the job market to search for work, according …
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CompensationFeatured
Government workers in Atlantic Canada earn 6.3% more than private sector counterparts: Report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberGovernment employees in Atlantic Canada earned 6.3 per cent higher wages on average than comparable private-sector workers in 2024, according to a …
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FeaturedMental HealthWorkforce Statistics
More than half of workers report feeling lonely, new research finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than half of workers report feeling lonely, a condition that leads to increased absenteeism, lower engagement, and higher turnover, according to …
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FeaturedPensions
Canadian DB pension plans enter 2026 with strong financial cushions
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian defined benefit pension plans are starting 2026 in a strong financial position, with the median solvency ratio reaching 132 per cent …
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Employment LawFeaturedLabour RelationsPensions
Employer breached duty to bargain by withholding pension data, BC board rules
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn employer’s refusal to provide pension plan information to a union breached its duty to bargain in good faith, the British Columbia …
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CompensationFeaturedOur Favourites
Frontline workers cite flexibility, pay as top reasons they’d quit: UKG global survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLow pay and inflexible work schedules are driving frontline employees to consider leaving their jobs, according to a 10-country survey of more …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Arbitrator cuts NB Power’s post-leave work rule from four months to three
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn arbitrator has ordered New Brunswick Power to shorten the time employees must work after returning from leave before they can qualify …
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FeaturedHR NewsRecruitment
Randstad names sales, admin and healthcare roles as Canada’s most in-demand jobs for 2026
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberRandstad Canada has released its annual ranking of the country’s 15 most in-demand jobs for 2026, with sales associates, administrative assistants and …


