New immigrants to Canada saw their median entry wage climb by 6.7 per cent in 2022, even as the country’s overall real …
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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Employment LawFeatured
Navigating employee vacation and religious accommodation during the holidays
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAs the busy holiday season approaches, employers face the annual challenge of balancing business needs with their employees’ vacation requests and religious …
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Fewer women than men would choose same career if they started over: Study
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFewer women than men in the United States would choose the same career path if they started over, according to new research …
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FeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Québec strengthens whistleblower protections under new legislation
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberQuébec’s public services are adopting new measures to protect whistleblowers from reprisals and encourage reporting of wrongdoing, following the enactment of public …
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Top 10 workplace articles from HR News Canada for 2024
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAs the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the stories that resonated most with human resources professionals and …
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FeaturedLabour Shortages
B.C. launches $4.3 million program to address labour shortages in agriculture and food sectors
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe British Columbia government has introduced a $4.3-million initiative aimed at tackling labour shortages in the province’s agriculture and food-processing industries, the …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
Alberta spending $1.5 million to support Indigenous skilled trades training for residential construction
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government will invest more than $1.5 million over three years to support an Indigenous-led program that trains students in skilled trades …
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FeaturedRemote WorkingWorkforce Statistics
Hybrid workers are spending more time away from home: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe proportion of Canadian hybrid workers spending at least half their work hours at locations other than home rose in the past …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Fewer working-age Canadians pursuing job-related training: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFewer Canadians in their prime working years took job-related training outside formal schooling during the past year, according to new data from …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Unemployment rate reaches 6.8% in November as more Canadians seek work
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployment in Canada rose by 51,000 last month, while the unemployment rate edged up to 6.8 percent, its highest level since January …