Madeline Oden
Madeline Oden is a content editor for JSJD Media. She has worked in the communications industry for over a decade and specializes in HR trends, compliance, and thought leadership.
The Hidden Cost of Responsibility Drift in HR
Over the past decade, the scope of HR has expanded significantly. Many teams are now advising senior leadership, shaping workplace culture, and guiding managers through increasingly complex situations. While this growth reflects trust in HR’s expertise, it's also created...
Preparing Your Employee Handbook for 2026: Key Areas HR Should Revisit
The workplace has changed drastically over the last few years and now employee handbooks must account for the growing use of AI in daily operations, expanding pay transparency laws,...
A Closer Look at AI Regulation Affecting HR in 2026
As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in the workplace, multiple states are moving to establish guardrails around how these tools are used. Several AI laws have already taken effect in 2026, and others are expected...
Mixing Business and Pleasure: The Importance of Fun in the Workplace
The idea of having fun at work may not be on the top priorities for HR leaders in 2026, but it should be. Workers...
Exit Interviews Are Lying to You. How HR Can Find the Rest...
Exit interviews are meant to capture honest feedback, but that’s rarely what happens. Employees’ responses are often careful and reserved, leaving out any deeper concerns or grievances — and that’s when they choose...
Six Micro-Holidays HR Teams Can Use To Support Workplace Morale
Small moments of fun can have a big impact on how employees experience their workday. That’s why many HR leaders are turning to micro-holidays as a way to keep employees engaged throughout the year.
Micro-holidays...
How HR Leaders Can Get Ahead of the Skills Gap
As HR leaders know, the skills gap has been widening for years. While this was once manageable, it has become harder for employers to navigate.
Companies around the world are struggling...
In the News: Keeping an Eye on the DEI Debate
Once again, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is being put in the hot seat. In a recent interview with Reuters, The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Andrea Lucas indicated that...
How HR Can Turn Employee New Year Resolutions Into Workplace Support
A new year means new resolutions, and many employees are already thinking about their goals for the next 12 months. HR teams have the opportunity to connect employee resolutions with existing programs in...
The HR Trends That Defined the Workplace in 2025
In the last year, HR departments actively reshaped how work felt on a daily basis. As the workforce navigated ongoing change and rising fatigue, many HR leaders leaned into smaller cultural shifts instead of major initiatives.
Three...
