More than six in 10 Canadian hiring managers say their company typically considers overqualified candidates, but concerns about retention and motivation often …
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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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor warns Ottawa against sectoral trade deals with U.S.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s largest private-sector union is urging the federal government to avoid negotiating separate trade deals with the United States, saying the approach …
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FeaturedGlobal HR Practices
One in seven U.S. companies disciplined employees over Charlie Kirk social media posts
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA recent survey shows companies are cracking down on political speech as workplace tensions rise following the Charlie Kirk assassination, with one …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedOur Favourites
AI-using frontline workers report 32% less burnout than peers, UKG study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFrontline workers who use artificial intelligence on the job are significantly less likely to experience burnout, according to new research that surveyed …
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Employment LawFeatured
B.C. introduces legislation to strengthen sexual violence policies at post-secondary institutions
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe British Columbia government is introducing new legislation that will expand sexual violence policies at public post-secondary institutions to cover employees, contractors, …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Nova Scotia eliminates five-year renewal for skilled trades certifications
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia has cut red tape for thousands of skilled trades workers by eliminating the requirement to renew their certifications every five …
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FeaturedMental Health
Survey finds 39 per cent of Canadian workers report burnout, costing employers millions
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly 39 per cent of Canadian employees now report feeling burnt out at work, up from 2023 levels, according to a new …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Ottawa unveils additional $450 million in federal funding to retrain workers during IBEW visit in Mississauga, Ont.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government announced $450 million in new funding to retrain workers affected by tariffs and trade disruptions, part of a broader …
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FeaturedRecruitmentRetentionTechnology in HR
Retailers expect more sales but struggle to fill holiday jobs, UKG survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberRetailers anticipate a busy holiday season but face significant staffing challenges, according to a survey released Friday by UKG, a workforce management …
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BenefitsFeaturedWellnessWorkforce Statistics
Obesity rates surge to 33% among Canadian adults post-pandemic: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than two-thirds of Canadian adults now have a body mass index classified as overweight or obese, according to new data from …


