Jhoanna Hines

Jhoanna Hines

Human Resources Director Asia

Jhoanna Hines

lead cover writer

5 years experience

Jhoanna's specialty topics

flexible work models employee retention learning and development mental health and wellbeing workplace culture

Jhoanna is a lead cover writer at Key Media specialising in B2B editorial across North American, Australian, and Asian markets. Her writing spans HR, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance, with bylines in Human Resources Director, Wealth Professional Canada, Mortgage Professional, Insurance Business, and more.

She earned a certificate in freelance journalism from the British College of Journalism and also holds a Bachelor's degree in English. Jhoanna brings that editorial foundation to writing for the web, helping Key Media's articles reach the right professional audiences online.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“Every HR story is ultimately about how work affects people's lives. I keep that in mind when I write - not just for the leader reading it, but for the teams they look after”

Also published by

Canadian HR Reporter · Investment News · Benefits and Pensions Monitor · Mortgage Professional · Insurance Business

Featured content from Jhoanna

27 popular remote work websites for your hiring needs Shadow AI governance gap is widest among senior leaders, report finds How do you help employees achieve work-life balance?

Previous experience

  • Key Media — SEO editor and content writer
  • Key Media — Jr. SEO editor

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in English, University of the Philippines
  • Certificate in Freelance Journalism, British College of Journalism
  • Subediting Masterclass, National Council for the Training of Journalists

Read the latest stories by Jhoanna

Bangkok named the top workcation city for 2026

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Bangkok named the top workcation city for 2026

LVMH boss denies appearance-based discrimination in hiring

A newspaper investigation into LVMH's hiring practices has reignited debate on an area of discrimination where Australian law has a significant gap

LVMH boss denies appearance-based discrimination in hiring

Oracle job cuts hit Romania again as AI restructuring widens

Around 500 roles are cut as Oracle's second Romania layoff in a year raises new questions over redundancy communication

Oracle job cuts hit Romania again as AI restructuring widens

Shadow AI governance gap is widest among senior leaders, report finds

New survey data shows C-suite leaders are nearly twice as likely as frontline staff to favour speed over AI security controls

Shadow AI governance gap is widest among senior leaders, report finds

12 of the best leadership books for people leaders

This article features 12 of the best leadership books to help HR leaders sharpen people skills, drive culture change, and support stronger workplaces

12 of the best leadership books for people leaders

These are the work-from-home positions every company should consider hiring for

In this article, HRD lists common work from home positions in the US. We'll also go over the benefits and challenges to help you set up a long-term policy

These are the work-from-home positions every company should consider hiring for

27 popular remote work websites for your hiring needs

These top remote work websites attract the best talent worldwide. Whether you're looking to fill tech jobs or admin roles, see what these sites have to offer

27 popular remote work websites for your hiring needs

10 remote work companies HR leaders can learn from

We're listing 10 remote work companies that have led the way in their respective industries. Find out what they’ve done and how they continue to succeed

10 remote work companies HR leaders can learn from

How to deal with condescending coworkers, bosses and employees

Faced with workplace tension? Learn how to deal with condescending coworkers with HR strategies that foster respect, communication, and a positive work culture

How to deal with condescending coworkers, bosses and employees

How to resolve workplace conflict [with funny video examples!]

Articles on how to resolve workplace conflict can be quite serious, but we’re taking a more lighthearted approach. Read on while watching scenes from sitcoms

How to resolve workplace conflict [with funny video examples!]