Accessibility Standards Canada has released the CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 – Employment standard, a new national standard approved by the Standards Council of Canada aimed …
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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Top Employers
Olympus Canada earns ninth consecutive Greater Toronto Top Employer award
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOlympus Canada has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the ninth year in a row, recognizing the company’s exceptional …
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FeaturedTop Employers
Top employers in Greater Toronto Area for 2025 unveiled by Mediacorp Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMediacorp Canada has announced the winners of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025, recognizing organizations that foster progressive and inclusive workplaces …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Ageism prevalent in workplace, survey of workers over 40 finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly all workers over 40 believe ageism exists in the workplace, with 92 per cent feeling pressured to conceal their age or …
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CompensationFeaturedRetention
Saskatchewan offers $60,000 incentive to retain medical residents in high-demand specialties
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSaskatchewan is introducing a new financial incentive of up to $60,000 to retain medical residents specializing in emergency medicine, anaesthesia and diagnostic …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Most Canadians with disabilities seeking new jobs due to ableism, KPMG survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSixty per cent of employed Canadians with disabilities are actively looking for new jobs because they feel underemployed and have experienced acts …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
HR director who alleged he was fired for reporting harassment, participating in OHS inspection loses appeal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Appeal Body has rejected an appeal by an HR director who alleged his termination from Carrington …
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Unifor has announced plans to hold strike votes among its members following stalled negotiations with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). The union …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ministers advance workforce strategy for early childhood educators at Charlottetown meeting
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFederal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care met in Charlottetown on Thursday to advance a draft workforce …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Generative AI use soars among Canadian workers, posing data risks, KPMG finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly half of Canadian workers are using generative artificial intelligence in their jobs, but many are inadvertently risking their employers’ data security …