Dawn Kawamoto
Dawn Kawamoto is HR Editor of Human Resource Executive. She is an award-winning journalist who has covered technology business news for such publications as CNET and has covered the HR and careers industry for such organizations as Dice and Built In prior to joining HRE. She can be reached at [email protected] and below on social media.
As new HR Policy Association leader takes over, what are the org’s priorities?
As AbbVie CHRO Tim Richmond assumes the HR Policy Association chair role, he is focused on helping HR navigate evolving leadership challenges. Hear what Richmond says is top of mind in this video interview.
How Marriott boosted engagement by focusing on flexibility over remote work
Post-pandemic, Marriott faced a dilemma: Employees were pressing for remote work but the hotel giant needed them on-site. Hear how Marriott's CHRO came up with a strategic solution.
Former Google CHRO describes what makes a strong HR executive
Laszlo Bock shares his insights for how HR leaders who want to become CHROs can deliver what CEOs and boards of directors want from their C-suite HR leaders. Hear his advice in this video interview.
How priorities for employee benefits are shifting in 2025
With concerns about rapidly rising costs, this is the first time in many years that mental health is not employers' top employee benefits priority for the year ahead.
Why erectile dysfunction is costing U.S. employers $9.3 billion a year
Many male employees with erectile dysfunction suffer from productivity loss at work and lack employer support to address related physical and mental wellbeing challenges. Here’s how employee benefits can help.
How important is the word ‘equity’ to corporate DEI efforts?
Company policies focusing on equity are coming under increasing scrutiny. Here are issues to consider around the future of corporate DEI.
Why CHRO succession planning is getting more challenging
Since the pandemic, top HR leaders have increasingly encountered hesitation from potential successors. They are dipping into less experienced, early-career candidates for the CHRO slot, HR experts say.
15-year high? Employer healthcare spending forecast to soar in year ahead
The 'staggering' cost of pharmacy drugs is driving most of the increase, says Ellen Kelsay of the Business Group on Health, which released new data this week.
5 key voluntary benefits to watch in 2025
A handful of these voluntary benefits are perennial favorites with employers, while others, like identity theft protection plans, are gaining steam among offerings.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy: ‘the beginning’ of a health benefits trend?
The FDA's decision on Aug. 9, 2024, not to approve MDMA to treat PTSD marks a blow to a small but growing number of employers offering healthcare coverage for psychedelic drugs to treat mental health issues like depression.
