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Michael J. O'Brien

Michael J. O’Brien is former web editor with Human Resource Executive®.
Compensation

What’s at the Heart of this Compensation Conundrum?

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New report finds employers are concerned about losing talent but are hesitant to increase base pay.
Employee Benefits

Proposed Drug-Rebate Rule May Contain Side Effects for Employers

Michael J. O'Brien -
The push for better supply-chain drug pricing and contracting models has reached Washington.
Compensation

What Happens to Gender Pay Gaps When They’re Disclosed?

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Disclosing disparities in gender pay actually narrows the gender wage gap, researchers report.
Compliance and Policy

How the Government Shutdown is Affecting HR Departments

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From E-Verify to EEOC claims, the shutdown is quickly complicating matters for employers.
Career Development

Here’s How Gen Z Is Shaping the Future of Learning

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The newest workers will learn very differently than previous ones did, new research finds.
Compliance and Policy

3 HR Takeaways from the Midterm Elections

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Employers should expect to see more worker-friendly bills after the new Congress convenes in January.
Awards

Gherson Accepts HR Exec of the Year Award in Boston

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IBM's Diane Gherson accepted the honor at a special awards dinner in Boston.
Leadership

Engaging Bottom-Line Success

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David Almeda’s work at Kronos has been instrumental in the company’s recent revenue explosion.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Pitchfest Winner to Highlight Hiring Bias

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The inaugural winner of HR Tech’s Pitchfest is evolving the process of creating a diverse workforce.
Compensation

Unpacking Amazon’s Minimum-Wage Increase

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Will other retailers follow Amazon's move to raise its minimum wage? Some already have.
Employee Benefits

Employers Become Activists as Healthcare Costs Rise

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A new survey finds employers are looking for novel solutions to keep costs down.
Compensation

Who Are the ‘Heroes’ of Pay Transparency?

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These companies rank highest for being transparent with employees regarding pay practices.
HR Technology

Reaping the Rewards of a Digital Transformation

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HR's digital transformation requires fresh strategies in technology, information, skills and organization.
Talent Management

Why Unshared Knowledge Destroys a Company’s Bottom Line

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A new report quantifies how much money companies lose when their employees don't share knowledge.
Compliance and Policy

How Would SCOTUS Nominee Treat Employers?

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Brett Kavanaugh has a history of ruling in favor of employers, but not always.
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