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].

Mental health stigma: Why HR still has ‘a lot of work’ to do

COVID "blew the door wide open" on mental health in the workplace, but HR needs to remain proactive, experts say, to ensure psychologically safe environments.

Can Boomers and Gen Z really work together? HR’s next big challenge

Given rising age diversity in the workplace, experts say that managers and leaders, guided by HR, need to be more intentional about bringing together workers across generational divides.

Why culture can be a differentiator for successful divestitures

Anna O’Shea, executive vice president of HR at Strada, which recently divested from Alight, shares why culture is at the center of her team’s people strategy.  

Why this remote-first company still prioritizes ‘intentional connection’

Banking and financial services company Pathward is working to bring culture to life in a remote environment, says Chief People and Culture Officer Anjana Berde.

Can catastrophe insurance fill a critical gap in employee benefits?

From wildfires to floods and hurricanes, natural disasters have affected workers across America in recent months. One expert says organizations that incorporate catastrophe insurance for employees will be better-positioned to succeed in a changing climate.

Must-haves for employee retention success in today’s climate

Learning opportunities, purpose-driven work and an emphasis on wellbeing are all table stakes as organizations compete to retain top talent, experts say.