Sarah Dobson

Managing Editor at HRM America

Senior Editor, Canadian HR Reporter

Articles

Quiet quitting takes centre stage

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

The term “quiet quitting” is increasingly common in HR discourse, according to Elaine do Rosario, CHRO and AVP at the University of Guelph, But it’s important to understand why employees are refraining from going above and beyond at work, meaning they’re “doing what they're paid to do, nothing more, nothing less,” she said. “What does it really mean? What are the real drivers?” Do Rosario was speaking at HR FutureFest in Toronto on June 3.
'We produce what the world needs': VP of HR at Eldorado Gold discusses mining careers

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

“I always say I have one of the coolest jobs in Vancouver — or coolest jobs period,” says Stephanie Shaw, vice-president of human resources at Eldorado Gold. “I think HR is that perfect intersection of people and business.” Based in Vancouver and leading a 70-plus person global HR team for Eldorado’s 5,000-strong workforce, Shaw joined Eldorado in August 2024.
‘We produce what the world needs’: Stephanie Shaw of Eldorado Gold discusses mining careers

1 week ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

“I always say I have one of the coolest jobs in Vancouver — or coolest jobs period,” says Stephanie Shaw, vice-president of human resources at Eldorado Gold. “I think HR is that perfect intersection of people and business.” Based in Vancouver and leading a 70-plus person global HR team for Eldorado’s 5,000-strong workforce, Shaw joined Eldorado in August 2024.
Darth Vader? The dark side of using personality tests

3 weeks ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

When Lorna Rooke was likened to Darth Vader during a team-building exercise, the fallout was anything but science fiction. The comparison led to a UK tribunal ruling that the association caused her “significant distress.” Ultimately, Rooke was awarded nearly £29,000 (C$53,000) in damages. The case serves as a reminder of how personality assessments can be used, and misused, in the workplace.
Navigating DEI amid backlash: What’s legal? What’s best practice?

1 month ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

Recently, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario responded to a complaint by a male lawyer claiming it was discriminatory for an employer to post a job ad — in accordance with its employment equity plan — stating the successful candidate would be “a qualified woman.” The tribunal concluded there was no discrimination against the individual.
‘HR is cool - but HR is not for the faint of heart’

1 month ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

Despite starting her career in marketing and communications, Karen Smith is now CHRO and vice-president at one of the world’s largest nuclear facilities, Bruce Power. And she is championing a more inclusive, technology-forward and strategically integrated HR function — rooted deeply in the values of community, safety and purpose. "I always say I ended up in HR a little bit by chance," she says.
'Fundamental changes': What Bill C-58 means for employers and HR

1 month ago | canadianlawyermag.com | Sarah Dobson

Are dependent contractors permitted? Major overhaul to Canada Labour Code brings strict new limits – and raises key questions – for unionized employers By “It's a really significant change for federally regulated employers.” So says Chris Pigott, partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, in discussing the amendments to the Canada Labour Code set to take effect.
‘Fundamental changes’: What Bill C-58 means for employers and HR

1 month ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

“It's a really significant change for federally regulated employers.” So says Chris Pigott, partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, in discussing the amendments to the Canada Labour Code set to take effect. Federally regulated employers in Canada will face a seismic shift in labour law as Bill C-58 comes into force on June 20, 2025.
Facing an M&A? Know the legal risks

1 month ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

Despite continued uncertainty with the economic upheaval of the U.S. tariffs, business deals keep cropping up in Canada. Sunoco, for example, recently announced that it plans to pay $9.1 billion for convenience-store operator Parkland Corp., which has 650 retail outlets and 1,830 dealer sites in Canada. Mutual insurer Beneva and property and casualty mutual insurer Gore Mutual also announced their intent to merge operations by 2026, bringing together more than 6,000 employees.
Are employee monitoring apps doing more harm than good?

1 month ago | hrreporter.com | Sarah Dobson

“I'm not aware of any peer-reviewed scholarly work, or work otherwise, that shows how these applications improve the bottom line.” So says Adam Molnar, assistant professor of sociology and legal studies at the University of Waterloo, discussing the impact of employee monitoring software.