Jen Colletta

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Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. 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 HRE. She can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com.

Company culture

Meet the 2 U.S. employers recognized globally for their HR practices

Top Employers Institute recently unveiled its annual certification list.

Career Development

How this tech enthusiast became an HR leader

HireVue’s Andy Valenzuela says helming the people function for the HR technology platform brings his career full-circle.
Career Development

6 questions on the future of L&D with Microsoft’s learning leader

Joe Whittinghill shares the value of a learning culture during turbulent times.
Diversity and Inclusion

CVS Health names new CHRO and other HR leadership moves

Laurie Havanec joins CVS Health after more than 20 years in HR leadership, including at Otis Elevator Co., United Technologies Corp. and Aetna.
Company culture

How remote work is creating a new role for managers

In this new environment, a manager should be “less of a boss and more of a leader,” with a focus on trust, says one remote work expert.
Employee Benefits

These 4 strategies will help managers lead with empathy

New research from Limeade reveals a wellbeing discrepancy in organizations. HR can equip leaders to help close the gap.
Company culture

‘Employees are watching’ how HR responds to the riots

Many HR leaders are now facing questions about what to do if workers participated in last week’s violent insurrection.
Company culture

How S&P Global used a people-first mindset to reprioritize in 2020

CHRO Dimitra Manis shares how the organization revamped its recruiting site amid the challenges of the pandemic.
Company culture

3 tips for managing long-term remote work in 2021

With more organizations making remote work permanent, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Coronavirus

How 4 HR leaders think benefits will change in 2021

After the last year, the world of benefits will never look quite the same, experts say.
Diversity and Inclusion

Expert advice to help HR focus on Black mental health

The crisis in D.C. highlighted significant racial disparities that can weigh on workers, experts say.
Company culture

Why ‘just keep swimming’ became the 2020 mantra for this CHRO

Appian Corp. CHRO Dawn Mitchell says HR’s resilience through this year’s obstacles has been impressive.

Company culture

How HR can embrace its ‘opportunity to make change’

The role of the HR leader has evolved to the point where HR can be an authentic and proactive advocate for employees, says Synchrony CHRO DJ Casto.
Company culture

3 trends that will define the world of work in 2021

As part of our look ahead to 2021 challenges, Johan Maestri, one of our HR’s Rising Stars, explores how 2020 is shaping next year’s priorities for HR leaders.
Career Development

Are annual reviews a thing of the past?

After 2020, performance management has become simpler—and more human.
2021 preview

3 emerging technologies HR should pay attention to in 2021

As part of our look ahead to 2021 challenges, Workday’s Greg Pryor explores the technology, skills and priorities that should be on all HR leaders’ radar after the New Year.
Company culture

Need some good news this season? Employee giving was way up in 2020

Despite the pandemic—or perhaps because of it—workplace giving set records this year.
Company culture

HRE’s Number of the Day: vaccine awareness campaigns

In a new survey, a majority of employers said they would encourage, but not require, employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
2021 preview

How one company passed the ‘cultural stress test’ of 2020

As part of our look ahead to 2021 challenges, DJ Casto of Synchrony considers how the decisions HR leaders had to make this year can create stronger organizations next year.
2021 preview

Top job for HR in 2021? Define ‘workplace experience’

As part of our look ahead to 2021 challenges, HR’s Rising Star Linh Nguyen examines how the challenges of 2020 can make HR leaders more attuned to employees’ needs next year.

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