A coroner’s inquest into the workplace death of Jamie Harris has resulted in several recommendations aimed at improving safety in the construction …
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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Ottawa’s Union-Led Advisory Table urges stronger support for shifting workforce
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA federal advisory panel of labour leaders is urging Canadian employers and the government to implement comprehensive strategies that align workforce skills …
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FeaturedLeadership
Identifying critical positions, not just top performers, ensures workplace stability: McLean & Company
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new McLean & Company report advises HR professionals to separate job importance from individual performance when pinpointing high-impact positions. Focusing on …
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Corporate CultureFeatured
Workplace friendships boost retention and morale, finds survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCompanies that encourage friendships on the job may have fewer resignations and higher morale, according to a new Express Employment Professionals–Harris Poll …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Irving Paper layoffs put 104 jobs at risk in New Brunswick as union vows to fight
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than 100 workers at Irving Paper in New Brunswick face layoffs this spring, marking the first major job cuts at the …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Arbitrator to decide first contract for Amazon’s unionized Laval, Que., warehouse despite closure
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA labour arbitrator will determine the first collective agreement for workers at Amazon’s DXT4 warehouse in Laval after negotiations reached an impasse, …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor members at CPKC ratify new four-year collective agreement
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor members employed by Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, securing improved job security, wages, and …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedLeadership
DEI programs get high marks from workers, but leadership commitment is wavering: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberDiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are making workplaces more inclusive, but leadership’s commitment to these efforts is wavering, according to a …
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Global HR Practices
Fired U.S. federal workers hunt for new jobs but struggle to replace their old ones
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBy Matt Sedensky in New York NEW YORK (AP) — HIRING: Park ranger. SEEKING: Nuclear submarine engineer. WANTED: Sled dog musher. If they seem …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
CSN asks Tribunal to overturn Amazon warehouse closures in Québec
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAmazon’s decision to close its Québec warehouses is an attempt to avoid unionization and evade labour obligations, the Confédération des syndicats nationaux …