One-third of jobs in the agriculture sector and one-fifth of jobs in food and beverage manufacturing are at risk of automation in …
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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FeaturedOpinion
‘Lying, manipulative, exploitative’: Unpacking the misunderstood role of HR professionals
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHR professionals have to wear a plethora of hats. From culture to compliance, recruitment to retention, pensions to payroll — to name …
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FeaturedRecruitment
More than half of Canadian companies plan to hire in late 2024
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHiring is expected to remain robust for the rest of the year, with more than half of Canadian companies planning to create …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
B.C. mandates health-care workers to disclose immunization status
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia will require all health-care workers in public facilities to disclose their immunization status for COVID-19, influenza, and other critical vaccine-preventable …
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BenefitsCompensationFeatured
Walmart Canada spending $53 million to boost pay for about 40,000 employees
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWalmart Canada is set to invest $53 million in wage increases for its hourly store associates, affecting approximately 40 per cent of …
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Employment LawOpinion
Are employees who testify in workplace investigations entitled to anonymity? The answer is ‘maybe’ – and that’s a problem
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWhen employers are investigating allegations of wrongdoing, they need the co-operation of witnesses who are often colleagues of the accused. It can …
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Opinion
Canada Post ruling: Back-to-work legislation a controversial, but necessary, tool for government
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBack in 2018, Ottawa passed back-to-work legislation to end rotating strikes by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Last week, an …
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BenefitsFeaturedMental Health
Employers can’t fix stressful world, but can offer meaningful support to ease anxiety
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberYou don’t have to look very far to find sources of significant stress — conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, wildfires …
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FeaturedLeadership
Stark disconnect between leaders, front-line staff on key workplace challenges: Dayforce
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberExecutives and managers often believe they grasp the real day-to-day struggles of their frontline workers, but new research from Dayforce reveals a …
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Opinion
Forget red flags – fake job postings are an alarm bell for the HR profession
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLast week, HR News Canada reported an almost unbelievable statistic: 40% of employers have posted fake job listings in the past year. …


