A British Columbia jail guard who developed a mental disorder after being apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital …
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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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Apprenticeship registrations hit record high as employers face skilled trades shortage: StatsCan
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew registrations in apprenticeship programs across Canada reached 101,541 in 2024, a 5.9% increase from the previous year and the highest level …
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FeaturedImmigration
Migrant workers in Nova Scotia agriculture, seafood sectors lack basic protections, report finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWomen migrant workers in Nova Scotia’s agriculture and seafood processing industries face poor housing conditions, barriers to healthcare access, exploitative working conditions …
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FeaturedHR NewsRetentionWorkforce Statistics
CHRO turnover surges in S&P 500 as CEOs rebuild leadership teams
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberChief human resources officer turnover jumped sharply in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by a wave of new CEO appointments …
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FeaturedLabour ShortagesRetentionWorkforce Statistics
One third of Canadian professionals plan job search in early 2026: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberJob optimism is rebounding in 2026, with more Canadian professionals planning to change employers in the first half of the year, according …
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FeaturedHR News
Eglinton Crosstown LRT to cut commute times for Toronto workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new light rail line across Toronto could reduce commute times by nearly one hour for workers traveling between Kennedy Station and …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Labour minister meets with G7 counterparts on youth employment and AI in workplace
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFederal Labour Minister Patty Hajdu hosted a virtual meeting with G7 labour and employment ministers this week to discuss youth employment strategies …
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CompensationFeatured
Stellantis employees invest $230 million through share purchase plan
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberStellantis employees have subscribed to 22 million shares through the company’s employee share purchase plan since 2023, according to the automaker. The …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada’s unemployment rate falls to 6.5% as 54,000 jobs added in November
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s unemployment rate declined to 6.5% in November as the economy added 54,000 jobs, marking the third consecutive month of employment growth, …
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BenefitsFeaturedOur FavouritesRecognitionWeird Workplace
Toilet cleaner and stale gummy bears top list of worst employee gifts
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberToilet cleaner, pantyhose and a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket top the list of worst holiday gifts employees have received from their employers, …


