Jen Colletta

Jen Colletta is managing editor at HR Executive. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HR Executive. She can be reached at [email protected].

Anatomy of an ‘AI-first’ HR org

IBM CHRO Nickle LaMoreaux, one of this year’s NAHR Fellows, says becoming an AI-first function has been both a challenge and opportunity for her and her team.

Will skills still matter in 2026?

As organizations hand over more to AI, they may be faced with a growing dearth of employee skills—complicating the already uncertain landscape for early-in-career talent.

The latest on SHRM: When litigation raises tough questions about culture

Recent employment litigation against HR association SHRM, including last week's $11.5 million verdict in a racial discrimination suit, highlights how lawsuits can expose ongoing culture problems.

A $154 billion warning: The loneliness crisis HR can’t ignore

Cigna research found that more than half of the U.S. workforce say they feel lonely regularly, a figure that is significantly higher for millennials and Gen Z workers.

Instagram’s RTO mandate built with softer approach around people

The CEO of Instagram announced this week a full-time return-to-office in 2026, taking a slightly more people-centric approach than other organizations have recently deployed.

Frontline burnout, turnover and the technology gap HR must address

New research suggests a “frontline-first” approach, leveraging integrated tech systems, can drive engagement and retention among frontline workers, who are craving more support from their employers.

Walmart, Apple CEOs are reportedly stepping down. Are more big-name departures coming?

Recent announcements from the retail and tech giants shine a light on the growing pressure for HR to prepare the pipeline for the chief executive position.

2026 Imperative: Win employee trust or risk stalling AI adoption

Without a strategic approach to reducing employee fear of AI, transformation projects can get knocked off course. Three CHROs share how they plan to tackle this pressing challenge next year.

2025 NAHR Fellows named: meet the 6 newest inductees

The National Academy of Human Resources inducted six new Fellows this week, whose contributions are lauded as "shaping the future of work itself.”

An ‘employee-led’ revolution: Frontliners are leading the AI transformation

Agentic AI adoption isn't just "another IT project," this expert says. Instead, it should involve stakeholders across the organization, particularly frontline workers.

Unused PTO: a red flag that employees are about to bolt?

As the year closes out, employees who leave PTO on the table largely aren't doing so because they don't want the time off; instead, there are problems with the company culture, this expert says.