Lauren Johnson

Toronto

Contributor at Human Resources Director America

Journalist | @ufjschool alum | Formerly: @NationalWorld voicemaguk @freshtakefla @wuftnews | Drinking coffee and quoting The Office

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Articles

HRFutureFest’s game-changing debut shakes up industry

2 days ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

Hundreds of HR pros swap the boardroom for bold ideas, escape rooms, wine tastings and F1 simulators at the inaugural HRFutureFest event in Toronto More than 700 HR professionals gathered at the first annual HRFutureFest in Toronto on June 3 for a day of connections, career inspiration and fun. The festival shook up the typical, often predictable, conference experience by combining hands-on learning with fun experiences.
HR leaders warn EVP missteps can erode trust and reduce retention

3 days ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

HR leaders from Lindt and Sprungli Canada, Nokia and more discussed EVP at HRFutureFest in Toronto In a hiring environment that feels more like a battlefield than a marketplace, the stakes have never been higher for getting the employee value proposition (EVP) right.
Inside PepsiCo Canada’s talent playbook

4 days ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

Even at global scale, a talent strategy can stay personal, focused on development, mobility and connection Making a 200-country operation still feel personal across borders, functions and time zones sits at the core of Dave Moncur’s role as vice president of people at PepsiCo Canada. In Canada, PepsiCo has localized its approach to talent by building dedicated programs for new graduates, many who now hold senior leadership roles within the company.
Why your best people are thinking about leaving-and what you can do about it

4 days ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

Restless talent, ineffective onboarding and leadership gaps are quietly fueling a new wave of employee turnover Organizations are seeing signs of retention risk, and Richard Antosik, Chief Client Officer and COO at The Talent Company, is seeing it unfold in real time. Across sectors, companies are watching employees who joined in the last two to three years grow restless.
Remerge bets on full pay transparency-and sees record-low turnover

6 days ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

By making salary bands visible to staff and increasing clarity during performance reviews, Remerge has seen its lowest turnover in over eight years When Remerge introduced full pay transparency, they knew they were stepping into an area many companies still avoid. But for Riantina, the company’s Global Director of People and Culture, the decision wasn’t driven by trend-chasing—it was about trust, equity and accountability.
Canadian retailer defies turnover trend to increase staff retention

1 month ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

Canadian Appliance Source tackles low wages, limited opportunities, says HR leader Diane Mohabir Home retailer Canadian Appliance Source (CAS) reached a significant milestone this year. For the first time, the company celebrated a record 63 employees notching up five years of service.
Mandate minefields: Return to work issues for HR

1 month ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

'The impact is going to be significantly different if it's a return to office mandate for all employees or for some employees' Remote work and return to work mandates have become a hotly disputed area for employers and workers, creating legal and management issues for HR leaders. According to Aleksandra Pressey, partner at Williams HR Law, many of these problems could be avoided with a bit of foresight.
How Sun Life tackles issues for women in the workforce

1 month ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

Research shows women often leave careers for health and family reasons "Women's health has been a topic not always spoken about, not always researched, not always at the table and workplace conversation," according to senior executive Helena Pagano. She is determined to change that.
Building trust in leadership in uncertain times

1 month ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

Grappling with the impact of tariffs, Cascadia Metals and North American Pipe and Steel are focused on listening to employees to build trust during uncertain times When Neelam Puri-Narayan joined Cascadia Metals and North American Pipe and Steel as the head of HR in 2020, employee confidence in HR and management communication was down to 12%. Two years later, that number had jumped to 79%. Puri-Narayan's secret?
Why character matters more than competence in leadership

2 months ago | hcamag.com | Lauren Johnson

Ignoring character can lead to leadership failures, says academic, offering tips on how companies can develop and assess it effectively Organizations often fall into the trap of prioritizing competencies over character when hiring or promoting leaders, according to Gerard Seijts of Ivey Business School’s Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership.