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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Should AI be used to draft employment agreements or HR policies?

AI may have its benefits, but not for everything, say employment lawyers highlighting the risks

Should AI be used to draft employment agreements or HR policies?

Greater enforcement challenges TFW employers

'The number of companies that are blacklisted has drastically increased,' says lawyer

Greater enforcement challenges TFW employers

Remote LNG Canada site sees impressive results with heightened focus on mental health

On-site counselling, peer support, mindfulness among successful elements of enhanced program at B.C. location

Remote LNG Canada site sees impressive results with heightened focus on mental health

‘It’s an abject failure’

Allegations about new head of Canadian Human Rights Commission put background screening in spotlight

‘It’s an abject failure’

12 months’ notice for 2.5 years’ work: Why it pays to be careful with inducement

'Employers need to go into that with their eyes open,' says employment lawyer offering tips for HR

12 months’ notice for 2.5 years’ work: Why it pays to be careful with inducement

Finding a balance: Employers cut back on travel expenses, leaving some workers reluctant to travel

'That's really the million-dollar question is trying to figure out that balance for business travelers'

Finding a balance: Employers cut back on travel expenses, leaving some workers reluctant to travel

Getting past the ‘blind spots’ of DEI

HR leader Amy Silverstein of Pizza Pizza talks about the importance of balancing culture and strategy

Getting past the ‘blind spots’ of DEI

Family status accommodation: When an employer gets it wrong and must pay over $100,000

'There were several significant instances of failure on the part of the employer here that were quite alarming'

Family status accommodation: When an employer gets it wrong and must pay over $100,000

Amid calls for ‘MEI’ not DEI, are HR leaders still committed to diversity?

For many employers, 'it was never about doing the right thing — it was about looking like they're doing the right thing,' says HR leader

Amid calls for ‘MEI’ not DEI, are HR leaders still committed to diversity?

'It's a big shift from where we've been': Province clarifies new rules for gig workers

Tens of thousands of workers to benefit from higher minimum wage, workers' comp, termination pay

'It's a big shift from where we've been': Province clarifies new rules for gig workers

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