When millions of Canadian workers packed up their monitors and dragged their ergonomic chairs into spare bedrooms in the spring of 2020, …
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 LawFeaturedLabour Relations
WestJet entitled to assign short vacation blocks during pilot training gaps, arbitrator rules
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn arbitrator has dismissed a union grievance against WestJet, finding the airline was entitled to assign former Sunwing pilots vacation blocks of …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ottawa unveils automotive strategy with $3 billion in funding and new EV targets
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government has launched an automotive strategy that allocates $3 billion in manufacturing support and sets targets of 75 per cent …
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LeadershipMental HealthOur Favourites
The subtle signs of mental health struggles managers miss – until it’s too late
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberManagers are expected to spot trouble early, yet the warning signs of mental health struggles rarely look the same from one employee …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLayoffs
What’s in B.C.’s budget for employers? Tax credits, skilled trades training, and more
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia’s 2026 budget allocates $283 million over three years to expand skilled trades training, aiming to double apprenticeship seats by 2028-29 …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Shortages
Ottawa launches workforce alliances, retention grants to address labour shortages
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government is creating six sector-specific workforce alliances and a new retention grant program to help Canadian employers and workers navigate …
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BenefitsOur FavouritesWorkforce Statistics
Benefits communication effectiveness falls short at only 52%: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOrganizations deploy multiple communication channels to explain employee benefits, yet barely half of HR professionals rate their efforts as effective, revealing a …
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FeaturedPensions
Most workers worried about retirement as inflation bites, BMO survey shows
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberInflation is shaking Canadians’ confidence in retirement, with nearly three-quarters saying rising prices have increased their concerns about having enough money saved, …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Skills-first hiring strategies gain traction among employers, new research finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than one-third of organizations now regularly use skills-first hiring strategies that prioritize demonstrated abilities over traditional education credentials, according to new …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesHR Associations
Nearly half of employees hide workplace romances from colleagues: SHRM
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly half of employees have been involved in a workplace romance, and most keep these relationships secret from their teams, managers and …

