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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Ontario proposes bigger ESA fines, greater job transparency with new legislation

'We are sending a clear message to those bad actor employers out there that there are real consequences'

Ontario proposes bigger ESA fines, greater job transparency with new legislation

Subscriber exclusive: Top Innovative HR Teams for 2024

Annual report celebrates top Canadian employers when it comes to innovation in human resources

Subscriber exclusive: Top Innovative HR Teams for 2024

Generics continue to dominate Canadian prescriptions as specialty drugs plateau

Report looks at trends among age groups, dominant classes such as diabetes, ADHD

Generics continue to dominate Canadian prescriptions as specialty drugs plateau

'It's been a great experience to be able to integrate the teams'

HR leader Jan Fontana of GHD discusses her work overseeing HR in Canada, Chile

'It's been a great experience to be able to integrate the teams'

'It's so ingrained, people don't even realize they're being ageist'

Much like sexism and racism, ageism can challenge employers – as seen in case alleging systemic discrimination by IBM on basis of age

'It's so ingrained, people don't even realize they're being ageist'

A reminder: Some workplace investigations aren't privileged

Alberta employer ordered to release records, documents after investigation into harassment leads to dismissal

A reminder: Some workplace investigations aren't privileged

'A chilling message': Recent OHS penalty of $750,000 puts pressure on directors, officers

'Directors who sit in offices far from the job sites… may also be the targets of questions or prosecution'

'A chilling message': Recent OHS penalty of $750,000 puts pressure on directors, officers

Bridging the divide between HR and the C-suite

Many HR leaders feel increased pressure, scrutiny to show value of work: survey

Bridging the divide between HR and the C-suite

Despite cockroaches and bedbugs, this HR leader ‘couldn’t be any happier’

HR leader profile: Sara Cromwell, vice president of people excellence at Abell Pest Control

Despite cockroaches and bedbugs, this HR leader ‘couldn’t be any happier’

‘They better have all their ducks in a row’

RBC's dismissal of its CFO for misconduct puts spotlight on C-suite terminations

‘They better have all their ducks in a row’