Federal workforce reductions and more than 100 executive orders issued during President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have significantly reshaped …
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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BenefitsFeatured
Weight management drugs claim rising share of Canadian benefits spending
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWeight management drugs have emerged as the fastest-growing prescription category in Canadian private drug plans, jumping from 54th position in 2016 to …
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BenefitsFeatured
Drug insurance pooling system saves Canadians nearly $1 billion: CDIPC
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadians with high medication costs saved over $946 million in out-of-pocket expenses last year through employer drug plans supported by a national …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canadian economy contracts 0.2% in February, driven by resource sector slowdown
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.2% in February, partially offsetting January’s 0.4% growth, according to the latest report from …
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FeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Frontline workers in U.S. anxious about tariff impacts on jobs, income: UKG study
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than half of U.S. frontline workers fear they could lose their jobs due to trade policy changes while nearly three-quarters believe …
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People on the Move
Quebec school board names Julie Simard as new human resources director
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCentral Québec School Board has appointed Julie Simard as its new director of human resources, effective July 1. Simard brings nearly 25 …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Personality trumps qualifications in hiring decisions, new research shows
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberJob seekers with engaging personalities are significantly more likely to receive offers than candidates with stronger qualifications, according to extensive new research …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Duolingo pivots to AI-first strategy, plans workforce transformation
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLanguage learning platform Duolingo is shifting to an artificial intelligence-focused business model that will fundamentally change how the company operates and evaluates …
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Featured
Carney pledges to defend against Trump ‘economic betrayal’ in victory speech
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLiberal Prime Minister Mark Carney declared a new era of Canadian economic independence in his victory speech Tuesday night, vowing to protect …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Workers waste three hours daily searching for information, says new report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly half of employees feel overwhelmed by fragmented knowledge systems and irrelevant search results, according to new research from Montreal-based Coveo. The …


