Elon Musk requires task reporting. Is this a best practice for HR?

Task reporting—which requires employees to submit lists of accomplishments or work—is a misguided attempt at boosting productivity, experts say. Yet, many employees report working fewer hours than expected. What can HR do?

Is your org staying invested in corporate DEI? You’re not alone

Despite threats from the Trump administration, a new survey finds that only 8% of orgs are considering significant DEI rollbacks. Employee expectations are a primary factor driving companies to maintain support for DEI.  

Why these male-dominated unions just added fertility benefits

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and National Electrical Contractors Association, which serve more than 671,000 individuals, rolled out fertility benefits in 2024, highlighting a growing trend.

How to help workers of all ages use—and gain value—from HSA accounts

HSAs provide employees of all generations with significant advantages, which HR needs to consistently emphasize to help workers manage healthcare costs now and in the future.

The outsized impact of employee benefits on HR’s value to an org

Myriad Genetics' Chief People Officer Shereen Solaiman highlights the org's focus on personalized employee benefits, including around financial wellness.

Designing tomorrow’s reproductive health benefits

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

It’s getting harder to raise a family—and HR and benefits teams are under intense pressure to lower costs while still providing health support.

The outsized impact of employee benefits on HR’s value to an org

Myriad Genetics' Chief People Officer Shereen Solaiman highlights the org's focus on personalized employee benefits, including around financial wellness.

Why EX, DEI continue to be priorities in this org’s talent strategy

The talent strategy at Eurest and ESFM, a part of food services and facilities group Compass Group, centers individual employee needs, with an emphasis on an inclusive employee experience, says its HR exec.

Agentic AI: What HR must know about the next evolution of HR tech

Agentic AI has taken over the discourse in the HR technology industry. How can HR harness the potential of this emerging tech? Industry expert Steve Boese shares insights.

The DOGE approach: Why ‘slash and burn’ doesn’t work

Wharton expert Peter Cappelli says DOGE's efforts to improve federal government efficiency, which include drastically cutting headcount and requiring task reporting, aren't sustainable for the government or the private sector.

4 steps to achieving transformative change in turbulent times

Amid rising uncertainty and heightened expectations for HR leaders, achieving transformative change is more difficult—yet necessary—than ever.