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. 

Canadian salary growth steady but cautious amid economic uncertainty

Canadian salaries are projected to rise by 3.11% in 2026

Canadian salary growth steady but cautious amid economic uncertainty

Inside Playlist’s playbook for building culture in a remote-first world

CPO Sara Diniz explains how Playlist is proving that remote work can drive both culture and performance

Inside Playlist’s playbook for building culture in a remote-first world

HR leaders face mounting pressure to balance people, technology and uncertainty, says VP of HR

Erin Gordon of Lindt & Sprungli Canada says leadership, AI and individualized employee experience reshaping HR agenda

HR leaders face mounting pressure to balance people, technology and uncertainty, says VP of HR

'Hardly positive': Small business confidence barely budges as cost pressures mount: survey

Only 12% of small businesses plan to hire in coming months while 18% eye layoffs: CFIB

'Hardly positive': Small business confidence barely budges as cost pressures mount: survey

How proactive mental health support is reshaping the workplace

By prioritizing early access and employee choice, Starbem shows how mental wellness can move from a compliance checkbox to a strategic advantage for businesses

How proactive mental health support is reshaping the workplace

How Pandora turned HR and sustainability into engines of growth

Pandora’s 35% revenue surge since 2021 stems from aligning HR strategy with sustainability, says CHRO Byron Clayton

How Pandora turned HR and sustainability into engines of growth

Best Buy CHRO on how cross-functional collaboration is reshaping the business

'HR needs to be at the forefront of determining exactly what is needed,' says Chris Taylor, as company doubles its footprint, reduces turnover by breaking down silos

Best Buy CHRO on how cross-functional collaboration is reshaping the business

Why the 'job-hopping generation' narrative doesn't hold up

Moving jobs isn't a generational issue – it's about meaning and recognition, academic says

Why the 'job-hopping generation' narrative doesn't hold up

Why government intervention in strikes is bad news for employers

'It's not good for negotiations, and it's actively bad for labour peace,' says lawyer discussing downsides of relying on Section 107

Why government intervention in strikes is bad news for employers

TIFF’s VP of People and Culture says HR must move from compliance to anticipation

Marsha John-Greenwood will speak at HR Leaders Summit on November 10

TIFF’s VP of People and Culture says HR must move from compliance to anticipation