Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning journalist who has reported on workplace, HR, employment, legal and occupational safety issues for more than 20 years.

Your Business

Make your office space more inviting

The first rule of setting up a space is understanding client expectations

By Todd Humber |September 5, 2024

4 min read

Planning and Advice

Help clients navigate emotions and make good financial decisions

Successful financial planning addresses all the feels

By Todd Humber |August 19, 2024

4 min read

Planning and Advice

Pre-planning funerals can help those left behind

Telling clients to share wishes in advance can ease a difficult period for their loved ones

By Todd Humber |August 2, 2024

5 min read

Planning and Advice

How to support grieving clients

Advisors share their approaches

By Todd Humber |July 18, 2024

4 min read

Your Business

Court won’t release advisor from email agreement to buy a book

Case shows the risks of a casual agreement

By Todd Humber |June 11, 2024

4 min read

Planning and Advice

What to do when a client leaves

Finding the reason can help an advisor improve their practice

By Todd Humber |October 6, 2023

3 min read

Your Business

How to improve your out-of-office messages

The point of a vacation auto-reply is to let the receiver know exactly how to proceed in your absence

By Todd Humber |August 14, 2023

4 min read

Your Business

Are high rates affecting the market for books of business?

Any impact of higher borrowing costs is subtle, as many factors can determine the value of a practice

By Todd Humber |August 9, 2023

4 min read

Your Business

Tips for leading an advisory team

Leaders need to build a sense of community on their teams and ensure members feel valued

By Todd Humber |August 3, 2023

3 min read

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Benchmarking and peer groups: getting the comparison right

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