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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Hiring smart in uncertain times: Legal safeguards, flexibility for Canadian employers

Probation clauses, fixed-term contracts, independent contractors: two employment lawyers unpack what HR needs to know avoid risks of hiring in volatile economy

Hiring smart in uncertain times: Legal safeguards, flexibility for Canadian employers

Erika Brooks: Focused on next-generation talent, strong culture

‘There’s so much depth to the HR field,’ says HR leader at Ericsson

Erika Brooks: Focused on next-generation talent, strong culture

Given the economic uncertainty, is it time to alter your benefits?

Cost-cutting measures could be on agenda for HR, but risks of constructive dismissal, non-compliance should be taken into account, along with best practices, say lawyers

Given the economic uncertainty, is it time to alter your benefits?

Are your job ads attracting narcissists?

Study shows certain phrases can attract ‘rule followers’ and ‘rule-benders’ — and that’s a problem for compliance-heavy roles

Are your job ads attracting narcissists?

Now is not the time ‘to hunker down and hope things pass’

As US tariffs roll out, experts warn against cutbacks like hiring and salary freezes – decisions that are ‘difficult to undo’

Now is not the time ‘to hunker down and hope things pass’

Rise in human rights complaints could be costly for HR

With Alberta report showing 36% rise in complaints, employment lawyers offer tips on how to avoid, address human rights issues

Rise in human rights complaints could be costly for HR

Should your employees be crossing the border?

Business travel has gotten riskier with increased scrutiny from U.S., say experts speaking to Canadian HR Reporter, offering tips for employers

Should your employees be crossing the border?

Dedicated to DEI: Kirsten I’Anson of Community Savings Credit Union

'I'm particularly motivated because of some of the big banks are moving away from DEI work,' says VP of people and culture

Dedicated to DEI: Kirsten I’Anson of Community Savings Credit Union

Carney, Trump agree to negotiate new economic, security framework

Prime minister, president strike conciliatory tones after first official call – but tariffs still on agenda

Carney, Trump agree to negotiate new economic, security framework

‘It sucks’: Meta CEO regrets employees leaking info from all-hands meeting

How can employers protect sensitive info while offering transparency? Lawyers outline legalities, best practices

‘It sucks’: Meta CEO regrets employees leaking info from all-hands meeting