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Julie Cook Ramirez

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Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter covering all aspects of human resources. She can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com.

HR Technology

Fourth Industrial Revolution brings challenge and opportunity

New study lays out a significant shift for HR, as the function strives to redefine its mandate.
Diversity

Taking another look at blind employees

Visually impaired individuals can bring valuable skills to the workplace, yet many struggle to find employment.
Diversity and Inclusion

Weighing the impact of the attractiveness advantage

Good-looking people receive preferential treatment in the workplace. What can HR do about it?
Engagement

How to choose the right collaboration tools

An onslaught of digital tools has flooded the market. What factors go into choosing a platform?
Recruiting

Why do D&I initiatives so often fail?

And what can HR leaders do about it?
Diversity and Inclusion

How companies are putting ex-offenders back to work

Low unemployment and the desire for a more diverse workforce are leading employers to do what was once unthinkable: hire the formerly incarcerated.
HR Leadership

Is #MeToo harming women’s careers?

The movement seems like a major step forward for women, but a new study found a slew of negative consequences that could set women’s careers back.

Talent Management

Should employees be given social media breaks?

Some employers are designating specific times for workers to scroll social media.
Benefits and Compensation

Why on-demand pay is in demand

Some employers are turning to on-demand-pay apps to help employees living paycheck to paycheck.
Employment Law

No-Match Letters: Have You Gotten One?

The SSA is notifying thousands of employers of a records mismatch. Here’s how to respond.
Benefits and Compensation

How to Get a Handle on Specialty-Drug Costs

With specialty drugs accounting for an ever-increasing portion of total spend, plan sponsors are employing creative cost-cutting strategies.
Career Development

Do Your L&D Leaders Need a Jumpstart?

Learning leaders are charged with overseeing the development of the workforce, but how are they tending to their own developmental needs?
Compensation

Here’s What You Need to Know about the EEOC’s Pay-Data Rule

Following a three-year reprieve, companies must now comply with the Obama-era regulation.

Benefits and Compensation

Banking on Diversity and Inclusion

Investing in a diverse workforce is paying dividends for TD Bank.
Performance Management

3 Ways to Make Performance Management Less Painful

New Bersin report identifies three essential activities for improving performance management processes.
diversity and inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion

3 Ways to Boost D&I Awareness at Your Organization

Workers are often left in the dark when it comes to an organization’s D&I policies.
company podcasts
Engagement

4 Ways to Ensure Employees Will Listen to Your Company Podcast

Companies use podcasts as internal communication tools—but how do you get people to listen?

Career Development

Why Are Women Still Uncomfortable Taking Risks at Work?

A new study looks at why women are hesitant to make a big professional leap.
HR tech
HR Analytics

Here are 4 Emerging Trends in HR Tech

HR technology is advancing at the speed of light. Can HR keep up?
Incentives

Incentives in the Age of Attrition

Employers are looking to innovative perks to retain valued workers.

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