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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Grand Prix's head of HR: 'You need to understand the business you’re in'

Grand Prix's head of HR: 'You need to understand the business you’re in'

'This is a big global event that requires a huge operation'

How to use AI in hiring, growth and onboarding -  according to HR tech expert

How to use AI in hiring, growth and onboarding - according to HR tech expert

'It's not just the personalization - it's also the quality, the cost and the speed'

Micromanaging in HR: How to stamp out toxic habits

Micromanaging in HR: How to stamp out toxic habits

'I will go as far as saying that micromanagement is the biggest driver of a negative company culture'

How AI and social media changed 'learner retention'

How AI and social media changed 'learner retention'

Best Buy Canada's health and safety lead on how AI is changing the way employees learn

'Taking charge of my career journey was pivotal'

'Taking charge of my career journey was pivotal'

MS Canada's VP, People Innovation & Volunteers on her foray into the world of HR and purpose

DeVry’s CHRO: ‘We’ve been waiting for the Great Resignation – and it just never happened’

DeVry’s CHRO: ‘We’ve been waiting for the Great Resignation – and it just never happened’

24% of employees opt to leave an employer is they don't align with their values

I have misophonia – working from home really helped

I have misophonia – working from home really helped

15% of the general population have this disorder, and employers can provide much-needed supports

What does true allyship look like?

What does true allyship look like?

Horizon Media's associate director of HR on how to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in June and beyond

Four day week: The role of trust in a reduced working week

Four day week: The role of trust in a reduced working week

Dan Pontefract, an award-winning author, on how to implement a four-day week in your organization

'We want to unsmoke the world,' says Philip Morris' director of people

'We want to unsmoke the world,' says Philip Morris' director of people

Tobacco giant's HR lead on transforming products, processes, departments and supply chains