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].

The Fight Over Fiduciary Rules

As a recent pair of court rulings illustrates, tracking the Department of Labor’s position on fiduciary rules feels like watching a tennis match.

Windfall Wishes

From bonuses to upskilling labor, companies are exploring strategies to use savings from the recent tax-reform law for long-term success.

Brand Reboot

HR leaders at companies that struggle to show job candidates that they’re exciting places to work can align rebranding with recruiting to attract talent.

Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

As a safety measure, some companies are building their own in-house cybersecurity talent pools while others are creating hybrid roles.