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How Tony Hsieh inspired a focus on workplace culture

The former Zappos CEO, who died suddenly last week, set the bar for how organizations should treat their employees.
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COLLECTION: Strategies to manage coronavirus in the workplace

Check back with us daily as we provide the latest news and insights to how HR can best respond for the betterment of their employees.
HRE Editorial Staff
Thu Dec 3rd, 2020

4 strategies to support employee caregivers during COVID-19

As home and work life blur during the pandemic, employers must evaluate whether their benefit programs are meeting the needs of caregivers.
Nicole Nicksic, PhD, is research lead at the Integrated Benefits Institute. View Article
Nicole Nicksic
Mon Nov 23rd, 2020 | 4 min read

Building loyalty amid uncertain times

Fostering employee loyalty helps companies thrive in uncertain times.
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Tue Dec 1st, 2020

These are HR's priorities for 2021

A recent Gartner survey found that the pandemic has dramatically impacted what HR leaders will be focused on in the coming months.
Tom Starner is a Philadelphia-based writer. View Article
Tom Starner
Mon Nov 23rd, 2020 | 3 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: Nov. 16-20

From the importance of taking PTO to new data on ICHRAs, here are some of the week's top stories.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Nov 20th, 2020 | 3 min read

It's time for HR to get more from the health insurance industry

Employers have the data, the technology and the drive to push for better models of health insurance.

Jodi Hubler is president of Bind. View Article
Jodi Hubler
Fri Nov 20th, 2020 | 5 min read

Number of the Day: election employee stress

According to meQuilibrium's mood-tracking tool, the day after the U.S. presidential election was the most stressful of the year for employees.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Thu Nov 19th, 2020 | 2 min read

If you're not prioritizing mental health, you are ‘missing the boat’

“Organizations are going to be judged on how we treat our people right now,” says meQuilibrium’s Andrew Shatte.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Nov 19th, 2020 | 5 min read

Number of the day: 2021's 401(k) contribution limit

Here’s how much individuals can defer into their retirement account next year—and what it means to HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Nov 18th, 2020 | 2 min read

This software company CHRO says ‘data is king’ for HR

Calendly’s Jeff Diana thinks tech companies need a more forward-looking approach to HR given this year’s changes.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE. View Article
Carol Patton
Wed Nov 18th, 2020 | 4 min read

Managing the COVID stress crisis with finesse, compassion

With the pandemic causing new anxieties, employers need to rethink their benefits to provide a better mix of tools for managing stress, burnout and depression.
Assistant Vice President, Head of Return to Health, U.S. Claims, MetLife View Article
Tracey Ferstler
Wed Nov 18th, 2020 | 3 min read

Q&A with HR Tech Influencer: Lexy Martin

Here's the HR technology that organizations need right now, this expert says.
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Tue Nov 17th, 2020 | 3 min read

Number of the day: ICHRA interest

Some employers are planning to offer individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements, new research finds.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Nov 17th, 2020 | 2 min read

Employees are eager to get back to the workplace—if it’s safe

Despite reports of risks, many employees would prefer in-person or hybrid working to fully remote.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE. View Article
Carol Patton
Tue Nov 17th, 2020 | 2 min read

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Sage-Gavin: HR is in the spotlight. Let's make it count

CHROs are stepping up to the plate to help workers and businesses through troubling times.
Eva Sage-Gavin is HRE's HR Leadership columnist. View Article
Eva Sage-Gavin
Wed Nov 18th, 2020 | 4 min read

Mayer: Vacation’s all I ever wanted

Employees are using less and less PTO—at a time when they should be using it more than ever.

Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Nov 17th, 2020 | 4 min read

Apology rejected: Why it's time for HR to stop saying I'm sorry

Human resources professionals need to stop apologizing if we ever want to drive progress.
Ben Brooks is the founder and CEO of the career development platform PILOT. View Article
Ben Brooks
Wed Nov 11th, 2020 | 4 min read

Bersin: How to avoid a 'culture retreat' after workplace returns

Going back to the workplace can pose some risks to the culture gains many organizations have made over the last few months.
Josh Bersin writes HRE’s HR in the Flow of Work column. View Article
Josh Bersin
Tue Nov 10th, 2020 | 4 min read

Cappelli: How Trump’s D&I order shows the culture war is on

The new rule complicates certain employers' approaches to diversity training.

Peter Cappelli is HRE’s Talent Management columnist and a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. View Article
Peter Cappelli
Mon Nov 2nd, 2020 | 4 min read

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The Josh Bersin Academy Presents: The Big Reset Town Hall

Bersin and his panel of industry experts host a follow-up live Q&A on HR's approach to the workplace in a new norm.
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Sat Jul 11th, 2020

Live Q&A with Josh Bersin: Coronavirus and HR

Analyst Josh Bersin discusses COVID-19 impacts on the workplace and outlooks on the future of HR with HR Technology Conference Chair Steve Boese.
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Thu Apr 23rd, 2020

Catching up with Pitchfest winner Ben Brooks of Pilot

It's been half a year since Pilot won $25K for its coaching platform at HR Tech. What's changed for the startup?
Elizabeth Clarke is executive editor of Human Resource Executive. She earned a journalism degree from the University of Florida and then spent more than 25 years as a reporter and editor in South Florida before joining HRE. Elizabeth lives with her family in Palm Beach County. She can be reached at eclarke@lrp.com. View Article
Elizabeth Clarke
Thu Apr 9th, 2020 | 4 min read

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