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. 

When serious illness strikes, silence shouldn't be the safest option

When serious illness strikes, silence shouldn't be the safest option

Too many employees fear speaking up about their diagnosis, and it's costing companies more than they realize

How Chipotle cut hiring time from 12 days to 4 with AI tool

How Chipotle cut hiring time from 12 days to 4 with AI tool

Chipotle’s use of AI has cut hiring time, doubled applicant flow, and reshaped how managers spend their time, CHRO says

Proposed changes to Ontario’s Working for Workers Seven Act: What you need to know

Proposed changes to Ontario’s Working for Workers Seven Act: What you need to know

The Act introduces stricter rules around layoffs and workplace safety

Why one-size-fits-all rewards no longer meet employee expectations

Why one-size-fits-all rewards no longer meet employee expectations

Personalization, data and strategic storytelling are reshaping total rewards

Why Toshiba's CHRO doesn't give commands to get results

Why Toshiba's CHRO doesn't give commands to get results

Jason Desentz emphasizes that building trust and influence with decision-makers is the starting point for any successful transformation

'I've been doing this for a while, and I was shocked'

'I've been doing this for a while, and I was shocked'

Fifteen percent of mothers are pushed out of work during or after maternity leave, survey finds

Most workers are hourly—so why do they feel left out of HR policies?

Most workers are hourly—so why do they feel left out of HR policies?

Despite making up two-thirds of employees, hourly workers are often left behind—leaving businesses exposed to growing risks

Starbucks Canada expands parental leave to boost retention and reshape recruitment

Starbucks Canada expands parental leave to boost retention and reshape recruitment

VP of partner resources Michael Watson says it’s not just the right thing to do—"it's smart strategy"

Inside PepsiCo Canada’s talent playbook

Inside PepsiCo Canada’s talent playbook

Even at global scale, a talent strategy can stay personal, focused on development, mobility and connection

Inside Yelp’s employee strategy: Why workers are staying put during The Big Stay

Inside Yelp’s employee strategy: Why workers are staying put during The Big Stay

Yelp is turning employee feedback into action—and it’s keeping people around longer, says CPO