Jackie Dunham

Jackie Dunham

Jackie Dunham is the managing editor of Human Resources Director and The Educator, where she leads editorial strategy and coverage of the HR and education industries for a global audience.

With 15 years of journalism and communications experience, Jackie spent nearly a decade at CTV News, one of Canada's largest broadcast networks, writing and editing news and features, managing editorial lineups, and growing audience engagement. She has also brought communications expertise to the private sector through several years in public relations.

In her current role, Jackie oversees editorial direction for two specialist publications, shaping how HR professionals and educators access trusted, timely information. Her work reflects a deep commitment to accurate, balanced journalism that serves the needs of working professionals across industries.

Outside of work, she can be found on a bike, on a yoga mat, or deep in the backcountry in a canoe.

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What is job lock, and why are 23 million Americans experiencing it?

New research shows a rising number of workers are stuck, and it's largely going unnoticed

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The e-commerce platform is cutting 12% of its workforce, with most job losses hitting product and engineering teams

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Employees call it a 'situationship.' Employers should be worried

Cracker Barrel CEO gets indefinite security after logo backlash

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Forever layoffs are here. Here's what it's costing your workforce

Companies are spreading job cuts over months instead of announcing them all at once. Experts say the toll adds up

Forever layoffs are here. Here's what it's costing your workforce

EEOC proposes to end workforce diversity reporting. Here's what to know

The EEOC has required employers to report workforce race and gender data since 1966. A new proposal could end that

EEOC proposes to end workforce diversity reporting. Here's what to know

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Softening bad news at work is meant to help, but it often leaves employees more confused than comforted

Why what you said isn't always what your employees hear

Most CEOs fear underinvesting in AI. Here's what they're missing

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