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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Can I fire someone for playing hide and seek?

Can I fire someone for playing hide and seek?

A sampling of 14 of the strangest questions facing HR

John Deere’s DEI head: How to measure the ROI of diversity

John Deere’s DEI head: How to measure the ROI of diversity

From the courtroom to the boardroom, Johane Domersant leads DEI strategy for over 80,000 employees

Canada's Best Places to Work in 2023 revealed

Canada's Best Places to Work in 2023 revealed

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How ‘pruning’ your workforce can prevent mass layoffs

How ‘pruning’ your workforce can prevent mass layoffs

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Is AI fuelling layoff anxiety? Here's how to stamp out survivor syndrome

Is AI fuelling layoff anxiety? Here's how to stamp out survivor syndrome

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IBM employee on sick leave for 15 years sues over lack of pay rise

IBM employee on sick leave for 15 years sues over lack of pay rise

Case sheds light on employee entitlements under disability plans

Opinion: I decoded some cringy HR phrases – here’s what employees actually hear

Opinion: I decoded some cringy HR phrases – here’s what employees actually hear

'We're like a family here' – unfortunately, the family is highly dysfunctional and super codependent

Stop assuming and start listening, warns TouchTunes chief people officer

Stop assuming and start listening, warns TouchTunes chief people officer

'The biggest challenge in attracting workers this year is continuing to differentiate our employee value proposition'

How to handle misconduct complaints in higher education

How to handle misconduct complaints in higher education

There's been a tide of allegations against universities lately – and HR has a legal obligation to respond

These tech trends are set to dominate the rest of 2023

These tech trends are set to dominate the rest of 2023

Electronic Art's global head of future of work chats with HRD on the most impactful ways tech has touched HR