Lauren Johnson

Lauren Johnson

Lauren Johnson is a journalist for Canadian HR Reporter and HRD Canada, where she reports on HR-related topics such as employee benefits and related employment law. 

She holds a Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Florida, and prior to joining Key Media, Lauren gained experience in the UK and US writing about trending and breaking news, investigative and feature stories. 

Her main interests include wellbeing and mental health and employment law. 

If your CEO dies, do you have a succession plan?

If your CEO dies, do you have a succession plan?

Sudden death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO puts importance of succession planning in spotlight

New accessibility standard about creating 'culture of change,' says director

New accessibility standard about creating 'culture of change,' says director

'These standards will become enforceable when either all or part of them becomes regulation'

Trump tariffs could spark middle manager layoffs in Canada, academic warns

Trump tariffs could spark middle manager layoffs in Canada, academic warns

Says vast majority of employees will be affected by Trump ripple effect

We have reclaimed 50,000 manager hours through automation, says IBM Canada director of HR

We have reclaimed 50,000 manager hours through automation, says IBM Canada director of HR

But Rogers counterpart says employers must understand where data weaknesses exist

Ontario’s $500,000 safety fine will reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, says expert

Ontario’s $500,000 safety fine will reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, says expert

Research from Institute for Work and Health shows how employers react to penalty fear factor

DEI backlash is real, warns Scotiabank's VP of Global Inclusion

DEI backlash is real, warns Scotiabank's VP of Global Inclusion

The US election challenged progress made by many companies, but Scotiabank VP says this just means it's time to go 'full force'

Ford government to impose $500,000 fine on companies with repeat safety violations

Ford government to impose $500,000 fine on companies with repeat safety violations

Employers facing multiple serious workplace injuries or fatalities within two years will face a mandatory $500,000 base fine

'We weren't successful initially'

'We weren't successful initially'

CHRO of Best Buy Canada discusses mentorship, career pathways at HRD's HR Leaders Summit

HR leaders discuss AI integration at HRD’s Tech Summit

HR leaders discuss AI integration at HRD’s Tech Summit

HRD's Tech Summit features panels, discussions and tech talks

Nearly three-quarters of middle managers in Canada experiencing burnout: survey

Nearly three-quarters of middle managers in Canada experiencing burnout: survey

'HR needs to work with executive leadership to rebuild the middle manager role entirely'