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Starbucks percolates its family-friendly benefits

Starbucks expands fertility benefits services to help cover health and drug costs.
Nick Otto is HRE’s senior digital editor. He is a professional communicator with more than a decade of demonstrated accomplishments in newspaper and trade publishing. He has spent the past five years covering the employee benefits space and holds bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He can be reached at [email protected] or follow him on twitter @Ottografs. View Article
Nick Otto
Mon Oct 7th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s what Gen Z is looking for at work

Economic security is a top concern, a new report finds.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Fri Oct 4th, 2019 | 2 min read

Emerging Tech can do Amazing Things

When it comes to using artificial intelligence in hiring, tread carefully. Hogan Assessments shares the secrets of how to avoid the AI trap.
Hogan Assessments
Tue Oct 1st, 2019

Walmart to pilot new healthcare benefit initiatives

The nation’s largest employer will test a suite of new health benefits including access to featured providers.

Nick Otto is HRE’s senior digital editor. He is a professional communicator with more than a decade of demonstrated accomplishments in newspaper and trade publishing. He has spent the past five years covering the employee benefits space and holds bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He can be reached at [email protected] or follow him on twitter @Ottografs. View Article
Nick Otto
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019 | 2 min read

What's the 'secret sauce' for improved retention and productivity?

New research underscores the importance of employees feeling valued at work.

Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Mon Sep 30th, 2019 | 2 min read

Marriott's CHRO makes employee wellbeing the company's cornerstone

HR Executive of the Year David Rodriguez is focused on ensuring that employees feel welcome and inspired.

Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor at Human Resource Executive®. A Penn State graduate, Andy also spent two years in the U.S. Army prior to attending college and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Army Reserves. He can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Sun Sep 22nd, 2019 | 12 min read

How ‘smart automation’ can boost HR to world-class levels

Customer experience and efficiency benefit from a smart-automation strategy, according to a new report.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed Oct 2nd, 2019 | 3 min read

Why it’s time to rebrand open enrollment

Help employees think about the process as an annual financial check-up with these 3 steps.

Bob Armour
Mon Sep 23rd, 2019 | 4 min read

Could the economy be boosting employee loyalty?

Troubling economic news may be encouraging workers to stick with their current employer.

Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor at Human Resource Executive®. A Penn State graduate, Andy also spent two years in the U.S. Army prior to attending college and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Army Reserves. He can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Sep 27th, 2019 | 3 min read

HR Honor Roll: Angela Lalor of Danaher

Angela Lalor aims to build on Danaher's strengths while expanding HR’s strategic business focus.
Maura C. Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and marketing communications consultant based in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. She writes for Human Resource Executive® magazine about HR trends on best practices, talent development, healthcare and benefits, technology, legal issues and more. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Sun Sep 22nd, 2019 | 4 min read

HR Honor Roll: Zoë Harte of Upwork

Many organizations use freelancers. At Upwork, where the business is freelancers, Zoë Harte is making sure everyone is on the same page.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Sun Sep 22nd, 2019 | 5 min read

The departure of WeWork's CEO won't end its problems

The co-working company faces a number of lawsuits from former employees.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor at Human Resource Executive®. A Penn State graduate, Andy also spent two years in the U.S. Army prior to attending college and attained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Army Reserves. He can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Sep 25th, 2019 | 3 min read

HR Honor Roll: Ruth Stricklen Pullins of Truman Medical Centers

Truman Medical Centers' CHRO has focused on putting people first in all her HR innovations.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Sun Sep 22nd, 2019 | 4 min read

DOL (finally) finalizes overtime rule

Employers need to reexamine how they pay employees for working longer hours.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed Sep 25th, 2019 | 5 min read

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John Sumser: Here’s a view from inside the largest HR tech company

ADP is building new AI-based tools that emerge from its core strengths and beliefs.
Emerging Intelligence columnist John Sumser is the principal analyst at HRExaminer. He researches the impact of data, analytics, AI and associated ethical issues on the workplace. John works with vendors and HR departments to identify problems, define solutions and clarify the narrative. He recently spoke at the HR Tech Conference, when HRExaminer’s Second Annual Index of Intelligent Software in HR was published. View Article
John Sumser
Mon Oct 7th, 2019 | 4 min read

Kathryn Mayer: Why the shift toward employee wellbeing matters

Helping boost financial, mental, emotional and social health ultimately shows workers you care about them (and yes, it can help your bottom line in the process).
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Oct 7th, 2019 | 4 min read

Bill Kutik: Welcome to Survey Nation!

You’ve noticed? After any business transaction—F2F, phone, online—you get surveyed right away! SAP SuccessFactors is building that into its HCM. A good idea?
HR Technology columnist Bill Kutik, as chairman emeritus, is at the 22nd Annual HR Technology® Conference & Expo, in Las Vegas, Oct. 1-4, 2019. Watch the new Americas Lead for EY’s HR advisory group (PAS), Kim Billeter, for an answer to: Why is cloud adoption taking so long? Just six minutes to see her current video episode ofFiring Line with Bill Kutik®. Bill can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Bill Kutik
Thu Sep 26th, 2019 | 6 min read

Steve Boese: Single suite or best of breed—which is better?

It’s the HR-technology debate that will never end.
Steve Boese is HRE's Inside HR Tech columnist and is a co-chair of HRE’s HR Technology Conference®. Boese will be speaking at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, Oct. 1 through 4. He also writes an HR blog and hosts the HR Happy Hour Show, a radio program and podcast. View Article
Steve Boese
Mon Sep 23rd, 2019 | 5 min read

Peter Cappelli: What should we learn from the gig hype?

A new report bolsters the idea that the "gig economy" isn't nearly as strong as some have claimed.
Peter Cappelli is HRE’s Talent Management columnist and a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. He is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He hosts "In the Workplace" on SiriusXM Channel 111 with Dan O'Meara. View Article
Peter Cappelli
Mon Sep 23rd, 2019 | 4 min read

VideosView All

VIDEO: Coaching platform wins HR Tech 2019 Pitchfest

PILOT, which was founded by Ben Brooks, takes home $25,000, courtesy of Randstad Innovation Fund.
Human Resource Executive Videos View Article
HRE and HR Tech Conference
Thu Oct 10th, 2019 | 2 min read

HR Tech 2019 video: Question of the Day

Here's what some attendees had to say about their top takeaways from HR Tech 2019.
Human Resource Executive Videos View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Fri Oct 4th, 2019

HR Tech 2019 video: Learn about Capacity in this tech spotlight

See Capacity, an AI-native knowledge sharing platform that connects apps, documents and team knowledge.
HUman Resource Executive Videos View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Oct 4th, 2019

Digital Issues

‘A Home Here for Everyone’

Inclusion is key for David Rodriguez, Marriott International’s global CHRO and this year’s HR Executive of the Year.

September 2019

Chief People Officer David Fairhurst is playing a key role as the storied brand adapts to a changing business.

July/August 2019

Retention is increasingly becoming tied to the strength of an organization’s teams, which have the ability to power business success.

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