Carol Patton

Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. She can be reached at [email protected].

Looking to recruit, retain? Revisit your childcare benefits

Bright Horizons CHRO shares how some employers are supporting their working parents, and giving themselves an edge in the war for talent.

How COVID and other disasters showed this leader HR’s purpose

Major disruptions like Sept. 11 and the pandemic have shown Grant Thornton’s Michael Monahan how to care for employees.

Why connection is key for the new remote environment

Panzura CHRO Amy Tran says HR has to get creative to drive employee engagement.

How COVID and other disasters showed this leader HR’s true purpose

Major disruptions like Sept. 11 and the pandemic have shown Grant Thornton’s Michael Monahan how to care for employees.

Can ‘stay interviews’ help HR, managers build better relationships?

These interviews can help companies, especially those losing workers amid the Great Resignation, retain employees, one chief people officer says.

To improve EX and agility, many HR teams are restructuring

A majority of HR leaders are revamping how their departments work–and choosing technology last, an APQC survey finds.

How a software engineer took the helm of DE&I at UKG

Brian Reaves says his background provides him unique insight into leveraging talent at this HCM provider.

Buckle up, HR: L&D is about to get really exciting

COVID is transforming learning and development in ways that will outlive the crisis–and require leaders to 'unlearn the old schoolbooks,' experts say.

2 keys to stopping the ‘Great Resignation’? Flexibility and trust

Employers need to give workers more autonomy to prevent them from walking out the door, experts say.

Why it’s time for recruiters to pivot their talent strategies

Job candidates are fearless and 'if you don’t provide it, they'll just go next door to get it,' says Bright Horizons' CHRO.