More than four in 10 small firms say skilled labour shortages are limiting their ability to increase sales or production, according to …
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)FeaturedLabour Shortages
AI could help address Canada’s shrinking workforce: Fraser Institute
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s aging population and slower immigration rates are creating labour shortages, but artificial intelligence could help by expanding the worker pool and …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsRecruitmentRetention
Canada boosts defence spending to NATO target, including $2.6 billion to recruit, retain personnel
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that Canada will increase defence spending by more than $9 billion this fiscal year, bringing the …
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FeaturedWellness
The $1 billion dollar headache: Migraines take painful toll on one-quarter of Canadian workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA quarter of Canadian employees live with migraine, yet only 12% receive a proper diagnosis, highlighting a significant workplace health gap that …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Newfoundland and Labrador invests $2 million in clean energy workforce training
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Newfoundland and Labrador government will spend nearly $2 million over two years to prepare workers for jobs in the province’s growing …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsWorkplace Safety & OHS
WSIB offers above-inflation wages as strike with union continues
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Workplace Safety and Insurance Board says it has put forward above-inflation wage increases and improved benefits as contract talks with striking …
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FeaturedImmigrationRecruitment
‘Follow your heart’: BC launches U.S. recruitment drive to address health-care worker shortage
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia has launched a targeted advertising campaign across three U.S. states to recruit doctors, nurses and other health professionals, as the …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Durham Region Transit workers reach tentative deal, avoiding strike
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberDurham Region Transit workers have reached a tentative agreement with their employer, preventing a potential work stoppage that could have disrupted service …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour RelationsWorkplace Safety & OHS
New Brunswick declares intimate partner violence an epidemic following union advocacy
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew Brunswick’s legislature unanimously passed a motion Thursday declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic and systemic crisis, following advocacy from Canada’s largest …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Canadian companies struggle with employee tech training despite productivity investments
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost Canadian businesses are investing heavily in new technology to boost productivity but failing to properly train their employees to use it …