Artificial intelligence use in recruitment has surged 428 per cent since 2023, while communication gaps between employers and job seekers continue 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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FeaturedImmigration
Optimism and belonging key to keeping immigrants in Canada, study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new study of nearly 5,000 immigrants shows that optimism about the future and a sense of belonging are the strongest factors …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Arbitrator clears WSIB strikers of workplace harassment during labour dispute
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn arbitrator has dismissed all harassment complaints against striking workers at Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, ruling that calling colleagues “scabs” …
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FeaturedImmigration
Nearly half of Canadians support eliminating temporary foreign worker program: Poll
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new poll shows Canadian employers may face growing political pressure over their use of temporary foreign workers, with 44 per cent …
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FeaturedRecruitment
LinkedIn requires workplace verification for recruiters and executives
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLinkedIn will require workplace verification for members who add or update recruiter and executive job titles as part of expanded verification measures …
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Joint Venture
Uncertainty and social disconnection straining employee resilience, Sun Life report finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEconomic instability, chronic disease, and social disconnection are converging to test the resilience of Canada’s workforce — and many employees are struggling …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Ottawa launches $5-billion fund to help businesses, workers adapt to U.S. tariffs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced a comprehensive package of measures Thursday to help Canadian businesses and workers navigate U.S. trade disruptions, including …
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BenefitsFeaturedWellness
One in four menopausal women experience severe workplace-disrupting symptoms
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSandra Heller has spent a quarter century in the pharmaceutical industry, but it wasn’t until she joined Astellas Canada as general manager …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada sheds 66,000 jobs in August as unemployment hits 8-year high
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada lost 66,000 jobs in August, marking the second consecutive month of employment decline and pushing the unemployment rate to 7.1 per …
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FeaturedHR NewsMental Health
Nearly half of HR leaders are considering leaving field due to emotional toll
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly half of human resources leaders are considering leaving their profession due to emotional burnout, according to a new global survey that …


