Sarah Dobson

Sarah Dobson

A long-time journalist, Sarah Dobson is the editor of the Canadian HR Reporter group.

Having been involved with this HR publication for more than 14 years, Sarah knows the readership well and is responsible for ensuring quality content and insightful coverage of the human resources industry. This includes topics such as mental health, employment law, diversity and equity, performance management, recruitment, compensation, workplace safety and corporate culture.

A graduate in English/History and Journalism from Carleton University and Conestoga College, Sarah has nearly 25 years of experience in publishing, including work at Marketing Magazine and Toronto Life. She is a dedicated writer and editor who works hard to produce trusted, unbiased content that appeals to various stakeholders.

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'IKEA, you're crazy': 4-day workweek brings successes, challenges

University study looks at affect of compressed workweek on burnout levels, psychological detachment of retail workers

'IKEA, you're crazy': 4-day workweek brings successes, challenges

Human trafficking: Hotel training aims to boost awareness, safety of staff

'This is about both protecting hotel staff but also ensuring that the hospitality sector is an active part of the movement to address human trafficking'

Human trafficking: Hotel training aims to boost awareness, safety of staff

HR director at Vancouver Aquarium focuses on staffing, culture

Vishal Mittal says upskilling, people practices will help aquarium thrive amid employee challenges

HR director at Vancouver Aquarium focuses on staffing, culture

Why 'change fatigue' is among top barriers to success

'It's one thing after another,' says HR executive citing disruptors leading to people feeling stressed, unmotivated

Why 'change fatigue' is among top barriers to success

Is it time to consider the Work-Sharing Program?

Amid tariff uncertainty, Ottawa is offering employers greater flexibility – but two employment lawyers say tread carefully

Is it time to consider the Work-Sharing Program?

'Come hell or high water': Ottawa announces new measures to protect employers, workers

Government response includes temporary changes to Work Sharing Program

'Come hell or high water': Ottawa announces new measures to protect employers, workers

Employment minister promises ‘robust series of responses’ to support employers

Ottawa will put in place measures to help businesses amid ‘ill-considered’ tariffs, says MacKinnon

Employment minister promises ‘robust series of responses’ to support employers

Your employee is accused of harassing a customer – now what?

Two recent cases in Ontario highlight risks for employers when employees misbehave on the front lines

Your employee is accused of harassing a customer – now what?

Which workplace factors have the greatest impact on employee well-being?

Report based on Glassdoor reviews outlines psychosocial factors that matter most to Canadians – and Magna, UBC offer insights on mental health initiatives

Which workplace factors have the greatest impact on employee well-being?

Finding the balance in HR

HR director Kayren Sanghera of Spence Diamonds talks about how to represent the business while also being an advocate for employees

Finding the balance in HR