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Dawn Kawamoto

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Dawn Kawamoto is former HR Editor of HR 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 HR Executive.
HR strategy

Former Google CHRO describes what makes a strong HR executive

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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.
Employee Wellbeing

How priorities for employee benefits are shifting in 2025

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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.
Employee Wellbeing

Why erectile dysfunction is costing U.S. employers $9.3 billion a year

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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.
DEI strategy

How important is the word ‘equity’ to corporate DEI efforts?

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Company policies focusing on equity are coming under increasing scrutiny. Here are issues to consider around the future of corporate DEI.
HR strategy

Why CHRO succession planning is getting more challenging

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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.
Employee Wellbeing

15-year high? Employer healthcare spending forecast to soar in year ahead

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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.
Benefits

5 key voluntary benefits to watch in 2025

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A handful of these voluntary benefits are perennial favorites with employers, while others, like identity theft protection plans, are gaining steam among offerings.
Employee Wellbeing

Psychedelic-assisted therapy: ‘the beginning’ of a health benefits trend?

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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.
Culture

What’s the secret to Marriott’s 26-time Best Companies to Work For award?

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For over two decades, the international hotel chain has made Fortune’s annual list, ranking in the top 10 for the past two years. Culture is a key driver of that success, says CHRO Ty Breland.
Remote work

HR dilemma: Are managers ignoring return-to-office policies?

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Despite official return-to-office policies, most managers in the U.K. aren't strictly enforcing these mandates. Here's how this can impact an organization and what HR leaders should do.
Employee experience

Why HR leaders are struggling to retain their own team members

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HR professionals have the highest turnover and burnout rate of all job functions, according to reports. However, HR leaders can turn these trends around, say HR experts Brad Bell and Laszlo Bock.
Recruiting

How EY focuses on talent development for elite athletes, Olympians

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EY recognizes Olympians and other elite athletes as potential future top employees, due to adaptability, resilience and more.
Benefits

Why this org envisions a big impact from its new parental leave policy

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Over the past decade, many companies have expanded paid parental leave to last for at least four months. Here’s why credit rating agency Moody’s made the move for its global workforce. 
Recruiting

Why HR is spending less to attract employees but more to keep them

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Salary strategies are being pulled in two directions post-Great Resignation. Here’s what HR can do.
Communication strategy

After Trump rally shooting, what experts say HR should be doing today

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Many Americans are returning to work this week with thoughts of the assassination attempt on former President Trump on their minds. Experts share how HR can mitigate conflict.
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