Sarah Dobson

Sarah Dobson

Canadian HR Reporter

Sarah Dobson

Managing editor, HR

25+ years experience136,038 Total views on Canadian HR Reporter in 2025

Sarah's specialty topics

human resources employment law compensation and benefits HR leadership wellness/mental health

Sarah Dobson is the managing editor of Canadian HR Reporter, Canada's leading publication serving human resources professionals. With over 25 years of experience in publishing and close to two decades of dedicated focus on the HR industry, Sarah is a knowledgeable editor in covering the full spectrum of workplace and people-management topics.

Sarah's editorial coverage spans the issues that matter most to Canadian HR professionals: mental health in the workplace, employment law, diversity and equity, performance management, talent acquisition and recruitment, compensation strategy, occupational health and safety, and organizational culture. Her long tenure at Canadian HR Reporter has given her a strong understanding of the challenges, trends, and regulatory shifts shaping the HR landscape in Canada.

Sarah holds an Honours degree in English and History from Carleton University and a Journalism diploma from Conestoga College. Before joining Canadian HR Reporter, she honed her craft at respected national outlets including Marketing Magazine and Toronto Life.

As managing editor, Sarah is responsible for the quality, accuracy and editorial integrity of all content published by the Canadian HR Reporter group. Her editorial approach prioritizes balance, rigorous sourcing and relevance — producing content that HR leaders, people managers, legal professionals, and business owners rely on to make informed decisions.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“HR is a fascinating profession, with so many areas of expertise that keep changing along with the technology, the legislation, the workforce. I love hearing about the challenges that HR leaders face everyday, along with the insights and best practices that see them succeed.”

Featured content from Sarah

Constructive dismissal: Ontario decision highlights risks of mandating return to work Do employers still care about MBAs? Do you have all the answers? New rules for pay transparency to take effect for job postings

Previous experience

  • Thomson Reuters — Editor/supervisor, Canadian HR Reporter
  • Rogers Media — Staff Writer, Marketing Magazine

Education

  • Honours B.A., English/History, Carleton University
  • Diploma in Print Journalism, Conestoga College

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Nine in 10 Canadian CHROs say influence at ‘all-time high’

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$24,000 ‘fees’: Three individuals convicted of defrauding temporary foreign workers

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HRPA announces interim CEO

Transitional leadership role follows departure of Jodi Kovitz

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Dec. 12: New leaves take effect

Changes to rules for leaves around pregnancy loss, bereavement now in force

Dec. 12: New leaves take effect

Now in effect: B.C.’s expanded job-protected leave

Employers must comply both with ESA and Human Rights Code

Now in effect: B.C.’s expanded job-protected leave

HRD announces 2025 Global 100

Annual report celebrates outstanding HR leadership across six continents

HRD announces 2025 Global 100

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