Canadian workers gained 20% more purchasing power from 1981 to 2024 after accounting for inflation, with full-time employees experiencing significantly stronger growth …
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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FeaturedRetention
Nearly one-third of hiring managers expect increased turnover in 2025: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian businesses are facing mounting financial pressure from employee turnover, with companies spending an average of $29,234 annually on costs related to …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Ontario launches online career portal amid tariff concerns
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government has launched My Career Journey, an online platform designed to connect students and job seekers with education and training …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Linamar fined $350,000 after worker critically injured by falling equipment in Guelph, Ont.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Guelph-based automotive parts manufacturer has been fined $350,000 after a worker was critically injured when a 460-pound broach stick fell from …
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FeaturedLabour ShortagesRecruitment
Small businesses struggle to find skilled workers as labour shortages persist: CFIB
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than four in 10 small firms say skilled labour shortages are limiting their ability to increase sales or production, according to …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedLabour Shortages
AI could help address Canada’s shrinking workforce: Fraser Institute
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s aging population and slower immigration rates are creating labour shortages, but artificial intelligence could help by expanding the worker pool and …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsRecruitmentRetention
Canada boosts defence spending to NATO target, including $2.6 billion to recruit, retain personnel
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that Canada will increase defence spending by more than $9 billion this fiscal year, bringing the …
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FeaturedWellness
The $1 billion dollar headache: Migraines take painful toll on one-quarter of Canadian workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA quarter of Canadian employees live with migraine, yet only 12% receive a proper diagnosis, highlighting a significant workplace health gap that …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Newfoundland and Labrador invests $2 million in clean energy workforce training
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Newfoundland and Labrador government will spend nearly $2 million over two years to prepare workers for jobs in the province’s growing …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsWorkplace Safety & OHS
WSIB offers above-inflation wages as strike with union continues
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Workplace Safety and Insurance Board says it has put forward above-inflation wage increases and improved benefits as contract talks with striking …


