The federal government released its Spring Economic Update yesterday, promising billions in new spending on apprenticeships, trades training and workforce development — …
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)Featured
Most companies see AI success hinging on people but aren’t investing in them, Aon study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly nine in 10 employers recognize their workforce will determine whether artificial intelligence succeeds at their organizations, yet few are putting resources …
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Workplace Safety & OHSFeatured
Ontario unveils design for Queen’s Park construction workers’ memorial
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government has revealed the design concept for a new memorial to honour construction workers who have died, been injured or …
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BenefitsFeaturedOur Favourites
Private drug plan costs climb as specialty, weight-loss drugs reshape Canadian benefits
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA small fraction of private drug plan users drove more than a third of all prescription drug spending in Canada last year, …
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Workplace Safety & OHSFeaturedOur Favourites
Canada marks National Day of Mourning with calls for stronger workplace safety standards
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLabour groups, governments and workers across Canada are marking the National Day of Mourning on Tuesday by calling for stronger protections and greater accountability …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedOur Favourites
Most workers use AI weekly but many operate outside IT oversight: Lenovo survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than 70 per cent of employees at large companies use artificial intelligence tools at least once a week, but as many …
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Labour ShortagesFeaturedOur Favourites
Mining and oil and gas sector faces looming labour shortage as young workers stay away
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s mining and oil and gas sector is heading toward a serious worker shortage, with older employees far outnumbering young recruits and …
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Workplace Safety & OHSFeatured
WorkplaceNL tables three-year plan targeting injuries, return-to-work and service upgrades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkplaceNL has tabled its 2026-28 Strategic Plan with Newfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly, committing to measurable targets in injury prevention, return-to-work …
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RecruitmentFeatured
Most employers can’t evaluate job candidates effectively, McLean & Company research finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberTwo-thirds of human resources departments say candidate selection is critical to their goals, but fewer than one in three believe they are …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor president joins Ottawa’s advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor National President Lana Payne has been appointed to the new federal Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations, where she says she …

