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. 

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'

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'