Sarah Dobson

Sarah Dobson

Canadian HR Reporter

Sarah Dobson

Managing editor, HR

25+ years experience136,038 Total views on Canadian HR Reporter in 2025

Sarah's specialty topics

human resources employment law compensation and benefits HR leadership wellness/mental health

Sarah Dobson is the managing editor of Canadian HR Reporter, Canada's leading publication serving human resources professionals. With over 25 years of experience in publishing and close to two decades of dedicated focus on the HR industry, Sarah is a knowledgeable editor in covering the full spectrum of workplace and people-management topics.

Sarah's editorial coverage spans the issues that matter most to Canadian HR professionals: mental health in the workplace, employment law, diversity and equity, performance management, talent acquisition and recruitment, compensation strategy, occupational health and safety, and organizational culture. Her long tenure at Canadian HR Reporter has given her a strong understanding of the challenges, trends, and regulatory shifts shaping the HR landscape in Canada.

Sarah holds an Honours degree in English and History from Carleton University and a Journalism diploma from Conestoga College. Before joining Canadian HR Reporter, she honed her craft at respected national outlets including Marketing Magazine and Toronto Life.

As managing editor, Sarah is responsible for the quality, accuracy and editorial integrity of all content published by the Canadian HR Reporter group. Her editorial approach prioritizes balance, rigorous sourcing and relevance — producing content that HR leaders, people managers, legal professionals, and business owners rely on to make informed decisions.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“HR is a fascinating profession, with so many areas of expertise that keep changing along with the technology, the legislation, the workforce. I love hearing about the challenges that HR leaders face everyday, along with the insights and best practices that see them succeed.”

Featured content from Sarah

Constructive dismissal: Ontario decision highlights risks of mandating return to work Do employers still care about MBAs? Do you have all the answers? New rules for pay transparency to take effect for job postings

Previous experience

  • Thomson Reuters — Editor/supervisor, Canadian HR Reporter
  • Rogers Media — Staff Writer, Marketing Magazine

Education

  • Honours B.A., English/History, Carleton University
  • Diploma in Print Journalism, Conestoga College

Read the latest stories by Sarah

Should a support person be allowed in a disciplinary meeting?

When a meeting was followed by a suicide, a U.K authority called for change – 2 employment lawyers discuss rules and best practice in Canada

Should a support person be allowed in a disciplinary meeting?

Doomscrolling vs. the RRSP

Gen Z is spending more time on dark news and pulling more out of retirement savings, but HR can help by reframing the message

Doomscrolling vs. the RRSP

‘It basically underlies everything we do in HR’

Why job descriptions matter: Report finds half of companies that added AI requirements to non-technical roles never formally told employees

‘It basically underlies everything we do in HR’

‘We need to get better at measuring the conditions of work, not just the casualties’

Roundtable on mental health: HR leaders at IKEA Canada, Algonquin College and Centurion Asset Management discuss work design, AI and data-informed support

‘We need to get better at measuring the conditions of work, not just the casualties’

'Dr. TikTok is a real problem here'

From self-diagnosis to work from home, new Canadian study cites growing complexity of accommodation — with lawyer providing tips for HR

'Dr. TikTok is a real problem here'

HR leader Martine Lamoureux on mindfulness, retail turnover and HR's credibility

Head of talent and culture at Ardene oversees HR, payroll and internal communications for roughly 4,000 employees

HR leader Martine Lamoureux on mindfulness, retail turnover and HR's credibility

$300-million claim against Workday Canada thrown out over note on 'aggressive behaviour'

Looking at defamation, employment lawyers outline importance of qualified privilege and need-to-know basis, along with risks of negative feedback and chat apps

$300-million claim against Workday Canada thrown out over note on 'aggressive behaviour'

When 'I think' costs you: AI's subtle communication gap

New research finds chatbots give less polished workplace writing when prompts use language more common among women

When 'I think' costs you: AI's subtle communication gap

'Don't start by cutting the benefits'

What HR needs to know about Alberta's Bill 11 drug plan changes

'Don't start by cutting the benefits'

Yoplait Liberté, Agnico Eagle and Redberry among winners at 2026 Canadian HR Awards

Winners in 23 categories named at gala event in Toronto celebrating HR excellence

Yoplait Liberté, Agnico Eagle and Redberry among winners at 2026 Canadian HR Awards