Canada entered a technical recession in the first quarter of 2026, Statistics Canada reported Friday, even as employee compensation rose 1.2 per …
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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OpinionLabour Relations
Somebody finally unionized the gig economy, and here’s what it looks like
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe phrase “gig economy” was built to mean the opposite of a union job. That was the whole pitch. No boss, no …
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Labour RelationsOur Favourites
Uber drivers get wage floor, grievance rights but no benefits in B.C. deal with UFCW
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNewly released details of the collective agreement covering Victoria-area Uber drivers show the deal hands drivers a minimum hourly rate and the …
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Labour RelationsOur Favourites
Building trades unions launch national Indigenous reconciliation plan
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s Building Trades Unions has released a national plan to expand Indigenous participation, leadership and economic opportunity across the unionized construction sector. …
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Labour RelationsOur Favourites
Unifor calls federal Labour Code review fundamentally flawed
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor has formally rejected the federal government’s review of the Canada Labour Code, calling the consultation process “wholly insufficient” and “fundamentally flawed” …
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Mental HealthBenefitsOur FavouritesWellness
Mental fatigue, burnout cost 46 working days per employee each year: Manulife
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMental fatigue, stress and burnout are costing Canadian employers the equivalent of 46 working days per employee each year, according to a …
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OpinionEmployment LawMental HealthOur Favourites
Outed by HR: B.C. worker’s mental disorder claim revived after sexual orientation leaked to manager
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn HR professional at a B.C. landscaping company mentioned, in front of a brand-new operations manager, who a long-time truck driver’s “roommate” …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Adecco study finds AI ambition outpacing workforce readiness
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost business leaders expect to embed AI agents in their workflows within a year, but fewer than a quarter feel confident their …
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LeadershipOur Favourites
Frontline workers feel disconnected from leaders, finds Dayforce research
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFrontline operations are nearing a breaking point as workers rely on manual fixes to keep shifts running, according to new research from …
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RecruitmentOur Favourites
CFIB report finds hiring disconnect between youth, small businesses
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says fundamental disconnects between small employers and young job seekers are driving Canada’s youth unemployment …


