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. 

Canadian retailer defies turnover trend to increase staff retention

Canadian retailer defies turnover trend to increase staff retention

Canadian Appliance Source tackles low wages, limited opportunities, says HR leader Diane Mohabir

Mandate minefields: Return to work issues for HR

Mandate minefields: Return to work issues for HR

'The impact is going to be significantly different if it's a return to office mandate for all employees or for some employees'

How Sun Life tackles issues for women in the workforce

How Sun Life tackles issues for women in the workforce

Research shows women often leave careers for health and family reasons

Building trust in leadership in uncertain times

Building trust in leadership in uncertain times

Grappling with the impact of tariffs, Cascadia Metals and North American Pipe and Steel are focused on listening to employees to build trust during uncertain times

Childcare burnout: Employer looks to boost wellness of educators

Childcare burnout: Employer looks to boost wellness of educators

'We looked at what stressors we could reduce to create an environment where educators feel supported'

Can you monitor your employees' personal devices after hours?

Can you monitor your employees' personal devices after hours?

'There can be sanctions for an overstepping employer, and we see that in the context of data breaches,' says lawyer offering tips for HR

Key factors for creating an effective whistleblower policy

Key factors for creating an effective whistleblower policy

After BC expands protections, employment law expert explains difference between policy success and failure

Risky use of AI among employees could mean 'operational disruption,' says expert

Risky use of AI among employees could mean 'operational disruption,' says expert

'Organizations need to be very intentional around putting protections in place'

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'