Doctors Manitoba has launched a campaign calling on employers to stop requiring sick notes for short-term illnesses, saying the practice wastes 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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Federal government kicks in $500,000 to SEIU to help train internationally educated nurses
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe SEIU Healthcare Training Centre has received more than $500,000 in federal funding to expand a program that helps internationally educated nurses …
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FeaturedPensionsWorkforce Statistics
Trade tensions with U.S. complicate retirement planning for Canadians: HOOPP
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberConcerns about Canada-U.S. trade relations are making retirement planning more difficult for Canadians, with many either increasing their savings or stopping contributions …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Canadians underestimate their AI skills despite widespread workplace use, TD survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost Canadians give themselves failing grades on artificial intelligence knowledge, yet three-quarters pass basic AI tests and more than half use the …
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FeaturedImmigration
New Brunswick secures 1,500 additional immigration spots to tackle worker shortage
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew Brunswick has secured 1,500 additional permanent resident nominations from the federal government, bringing the province’s total allocation to 4,250 spots for …
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FeaturedOpinionWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ruff justice: When workplace injuries force impossible choices for dog lovers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIn the John Wick movies, Keanu Reeves plays a retired assassin whose world crumbles when thugs kill his beloved beagle — the …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Future Skills Centre invests $7.6 million in workforce training projects
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Future Skills Centre announced Monday it will invest $7.6 million in 35 new projects aimed at strengthening Canada’s workforce as the …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Canadian Labour Congress criticizes federal government’s G7 summit priorities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Labour Congress is calling on the federal government to focus on domestic economic concerns rather than hosting the upcoming G7 …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour RelationsLabour Shortages
Federal ministers meet with labour unions on workforce mobility legislation
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFederal ministers met with skilled trades unions Thursday to discuss legislation aimed at removing barriers to worker mobility across Canada. The roundtable …
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FeaturedPayroll
Ottawa moves into final build, testing for Dayforce platform as it looks to move past Phoenix
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government is moving into the final build and testing phase of its Dayforce HR and pay solution, aiming to replace …


