HR Data Doodles: Season 6 – HR Confronts Addiction

The book is a comic-style, episodic narrative that follows the HR team at a fictional company, OUPM, as they confront the growing issue of addiction in the workplace-specifically, addiction to a new gaming platform called HallowBox. Through a series of humorous and insightful episodes, the story explores how technology can impact employee wellbeing, productivity, and organizational culture. As the company adopts HallowBox, employees begin to show signs of obsession and absenteeism, leading to operational disruptions and a crisis that HR must address. The narrative highlights the challenges of managing employee health, responding to technological change, and maintaining resilience in the face of unexpected problems. The HR team uses empathy, teamwork, and creative problem-solving to restore balance and help the company recover. The book blends humor, role-play, and real-world HR scenarios to make complex workplace issues accessible and engaging. It offers lessons in leadership, adaptability, and the importance of listening to both personal and organizational signals.