Emily Douglas

Emily Douglas

Emily is the global managing editor for all HRD titles - Australia, Canada, Asia, New Zealand and US - under the Key Media publishing company. Responsible for all editorial output and managing all national news editors and contributors, Emily has been with Key Media since 2017.

Emily has a wealth of editorial experience, having written on HR, people management, strategy, and technology since 2015. After studying at both University College London and the University of Geneva, Emily began writing for global business publications and productions post-graduation.

Though she loves all HR-related issues, Emily’s specialties are employment law, mental health, and LGBTQ+.

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'Everyone deserves another chance'

'Everyone deserves another chance'

HR experts cite merits of hiring ex-offenders to fill skills gaps

'It's all about listening and acting': How NRT's HR strategy adapts to a global workforce

'It's all about listening and acting': How NRT's HR strategy adapts to a global workforce

'We find people really enjoy being part of the decision-making process, especially for things that relate to them'

Technology and timescapes: A glimpse inside EllisDon's safety-led culture

Technology and timescapes: A glimpse inside EllisDon's safety-led culture

'EllisDon is embracing technology and is hungry to see all of the advancements in the marketplace,' says HR leader John Martin

Mind the gap: How skills-based hiring and 'human skills' could solve talent crisis

Mind the gap: How skills-based hiring and 'human skills' could solve talent crisis

The Australian skills gap is expected to become more prevalent over the next five years

‘We’re not doing this for the recognition… We're doing this because it's a business imperative’

‘We’re not doing this for the recognition… We're doing this because it's a business imperative’

Aurecon's CPO sits down with HRD to chat about best practices for DEI, including leadership, measurement and AI

Workplaces can play 'large role' in helping victims of domestic violence: CPO

Workplaces can play 'large role' in helping victims of domestic violence: CPO

120 Australians hospitalized every week due to domestic and family violence

Gross misconduct: Dealing with serious complaints against the C-suite

Gross misconduct: Dealing with serious complaints against the C-suite

Employment lawyer Carly Stebbing provides insights, tips for HR

Casuals to full-time: Will Fair Work Act changes cause HR headache for contracts?

Casuals to full-time: Will Fair Work Act changes cause HR headache for contracts?

Julian Arndt, Director at ABLA, tells HRD that misclassification in contracts could carry hefty ramifications

'Right to disconnect' hits Australia: Everything you need to know about new legislation

'Right to disconnect' hits Australia: Everything you need to know about new legislation

There's been a lot of misconception around the new bill, says ABLA lawyer

'We have very strong ESG principles at the heart of everything we do'

'We have very strong ESG principles at the heart of everything we do'

Schneider Electric's SVP of HR on the future of sustainability at the tech giant