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Are exercise and the economy connected?

A new study makes a direct link between a small amount of extra physical activity and economic growth.
Tom Starner, a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, has been covering the human resource space and its component parts for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Nov 14th, 2019 | 3 min read

Is noncompete legislation a bridge too far?

A new Senate bill basically eliminating workplace noncompete agreements goes too far in the eyes of several employment attorneys.
Tom Starner, a freelance writer in Philadelphia, has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Nov 14th, 2019 | 5 min read

Limited Bandwidth & Time: When You Only Have a “Team” of One

Case study highlights how one company solved a very common problem.
E*TRADE
Thu Oct 24th, 2019

Can 'earn and learn' apprenticeships lead to 'family-sustaining' careers?

The Trump administration says it has pumped more than $300 million into apprenticeship programs.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade and holds a degree in economics from Boston College. He can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Wed Nov 13th, 2019 | 2 min read

Is breast-milk shipping the next big benefit?

Hundreds of employers are turning to the benefit to help retain and attract an important part of the workforce—new moms.
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. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Nov 13th, 2019 | 9 min read

Critical Reasoning and Organizational Effectiveness

Making decisions about where and how to allocate resources reflects one’s critical reasoning skills.

Hogan Assessments
Thu Oct 24th, 2019

Leading in times of disruption

Do you know how to harness those employees who can help turn disruption into opportunity?
HR Leadership columnist Eva Sage-Gavin is a distinguished HR thought leader and former CHRO with more than three decades of broad experience in Fortune 500 global consumer, technology and retail corporations. She currently serves as the senior managing director for Accenture’s global talent & organization consulting practice and as a technology Board Director. View Article
Eva Sage-Gavin
Tue Nov 12th, 2019 | 5 min read

Financial wellness support that drives action is crucial

Why action-oriented employee support matters

Schwab Corporate Services
Thu Oct 24th, 2019

Are you a design thinker?

Lots of HR professionals talk about design thinking—but perhaps not that many understand it well.
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
Mon Nov 11th, 2019 | 8 min read

The disturbing new findings about discrimination at work

A new global Glassdoor survey ranks the U.S. highest in workplace discrimination.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Fri Nov 8th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s the good news about building a diverse talent pipeline

A new study has linked women leaders to increased profits.
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
Thu Nov 7th, 2019 | 2 min read

IRS increases 401(k) contribution limits

Employees will be able to contribute $500 more into their retirement accounts in 2020.
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
Wed Nov 6th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here's why McDonald's turmoil may also be an HR opportunity

A new CHRO could seize the chance to address the sexual harassment allegations plaguing the company.

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 Nov 6th, 2019 | 2 min read

At Select HR Tech: 'Truly changing' how HR works

The immersive new conference set for next summer will feature some big names in the HR-tech space.
Tom Starner, a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Tue Oct 29th, 2019 | 3 min read

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John Sumser: Driving salary transparency with intelligent tools

Salary.com's Market Pricing Tool was a standout at HR Tech.
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
Thu Nov 7th, 2019 | 3 min read

Leading in times of disruption

Do you know how to harness those employees who can help turn disruption into opportunity?
HR Leadership columnist Eva Sage-Gavin is a distinguished HR thought leader and former CHRO with more than three decades of broad experience in Fortune 500 global consumer, technology and retail corporations. She currently serves as the senior managing director for Accenture’s global talent & organization consulting practice and as a technology Board Director. View Article
Eva Sage-Gavin
Tue Nov 12th, 2019 | 5 min read

Kathryn Mayer: Top 5 benefit trends of 2019

Financial wellness and family-friendly offerings were just two of this year’s biggest topics.
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. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at [email protected] View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Oct 29th, 2019 | 4 min read

Steve Boese: What trends will dominate HR tech in 2020?

Personalization and employee wellbeing are hot topics.
Steve Boese is HRE's Inside HR Tech columnist and is a co-chair of HRE’s HR Technology Conference®. Boese recently spoke at the HR Technology Conference. He also writes an HR blog and hosts the HR Happy Hour Show, a radio program and podcast. View Article
Steve Boese
Mon Oct 28th, 2019 | 8 min read

Jason Averbook: Make the most of the rest of 2019

Here are 10 ways to move the HR needle for next year.
Jason Averbook is HRE’s People Side of Digital columnist. Averbook is a leading analyst, thought leader and consultant in the area of HR, the future of work and the impact technology have on that future. He is the co-founder and CEO of Leapgen, a global consultancy helping organizations shape their future workplace by broadening executive mindset to rethink how to better design and deliver employee services that meet the expectations of the workforce and the needs of the business. Averbook recently spoke at the HR Technology Conference. View Article
Jason Averbook
Thu Nov 14th, 2019

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Zoe Harte’s HR Honor Roll acceptance speech

Upwork’s senior vice president of HR and talent innovation at the HR Executive of the Year and HR Honor Roll awards dinner.
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Human Resource Executive Videos
Fri Nov 1st, 2019

Ruth Stricklen Pullins’ HR Honor Roll acceptance speech

Truman Medical Centers' chief HR officer at the HR Executive of the Year and HR Honor Roll awards dinner.
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Human Resource Executive Videos
Fri Nov 1st, 2019

Angela Lalor’s HR Honor Roll acceptance speech

Georgeann Couchara on behalf of Angela Lalor at the HR Executive of the Year and HR Honor Roll awards dinner
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Human Resource Executive Videos
Fri Nov 1st, 2019

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November 2019

Can a pair of virtual-reality goggles change how we see each other?

October 2019

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.

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