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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Colliers SVP of people: ‘Diversity isn’t a plug-and-play’

Colliers SVP of people: ‘Diversity isn’t a plug-and-play’

It's about saying what you mean and meaning what you say, says people leader

How to disagree with your CEO (without losing your job)

How to disagree with your CEO (without losing your job)

'No idea is a bad idea', says chief people officer at Wunderman Thompson

How Starbucks brewed up a wellbeing strategy – without breaking the bank

How Starbucks brewed up a wellbeing strategy – without breaking the bank

'It's not just about surviving, it's about thriving,' says wellbeing director

It's OK not to be OK: Dealing with back-to-work anxiety

It's OK not to be OK: Dealing with back-to-work anxiety

'It's the small things that make the biggest impact,' says global people director

How to rebuild your team post-pandemic, according to Cirque du Soleil's CHRO

How to rebuild your team post-pandemic, according to Cirque du Soleil's CHRO

Cirque had to cut 95% of its staff thanks to COVID – but it's back now and all pumped up

How to delegate properly (without feeling guilty)

How to delegate properly (without feeling guilty)

Delegation is not a skill we're born with – it's a learned characteristic

How to manage big egos and defensive leadership, according to ex-White House protocol officer

How to manage big egos and defensive leadership, according to ex-White House protocol officer

76% of employees have suffered under a toxic boss – here's how employers can stamp out defensive behaviour

Why ageism can't be allowed to grow old gracefully

Why ageism can't be allowed to grow old gracefully

Having a diverse age range in your organisation is more conducive to cognitive diversity than race or gender

AstraZeneca VP HR: 'To succeed in HR, get comfortable being uncomfortable'

AstraZeneca VP HR: 'To succeed in HR, get comfortable being uncomfortable'

Gena Restivo sits down with HRD to reveal how she built a culture of care in a global pandemic

Feeling like a fraud? How to deal with Imposter Syndrome at work

Feeling like a fraud? How to deal with Imposter Syndrome at work

How common is Imposter Syndrome in the HR world?