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Michael J. O'Brien

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Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade and holds a degree in economics from Boston College. He can be reached at [email protected]

Awards

Apple defends its ‘Most Admired for HR’ crown

HRE’s annual list highlights companies based on four criteria: management quality, product/service quality, innovation and people management.
agile workspace
Engagement

Can America make the 4-day week work?

Recent research finds the concept making headway around the world. Will it work here?

Learning

Can ‘earn and learn’ apprenticeships lead to ‘family-sustaining’ careers?

The Trump administration says it has pumped more than $300 million into apprenticeship programs.
Diversity and Inclusion

Through the digital lens: How VR can inspire better managers

Virtual reality has the power to change the world. But first, it has to change how straight white men think.
Diversity and Inclusion

Most D&I programs are ineffective. Here’s how to change that

80% of organizations rate themselves as ineffective at developing a diverse and inclusive leadership bench.

Benefits and Compensation

Here’s how employers can reduce waste in healthcare spending

One step HR can take is to refocus their strategies to hack away at wasteful spending.

Diversity and Inclusion

Blowback from EY’s ‘appalling and outdated’ training for women

The training session struck many attendees and observers as out of step with the current social landscape.
Career Development

What’s driving workers’ demand for education benefits?

A new survey of 30,000 U.S. workers suggests causes include automation anxiety and college debt.
HR Technology

Do workers really trust robots more than managers?

64% of people are more likely to trust a robot over their manager–especially when it comes to providing unbiased advice.
Issues

Here’s why so many workplace issues go unreported

Employees know how to report issues but often don’t due to retaliation fears, according to the Employee Experience Survey.
Featured (home page organization only)

Just how big is the freelancing market? You may be surprised

A new report finds freelancers doing skilled services earn a median rate of $28 an hour.
HR Technology

HR Tech 2019 video: Question of the Day

Here’s what some attendees had to say about their top takeaways from HR Tech 2019.
HR Technology

HR Tech 2019: PILOT coaching platform wins Pitchfest

Ben Brooks is the CEO and founder of PILOT, a coaching platform and 2019 Pitchfest winner.
HR Technology

HR Tech 2019 video: See CultureCrush in this tech spotlight

Meet one startup on exhibition at the HR Tech Conference and learn how it uses your data to improve your culture.
HR Technology

Love attending HR Tech? Immerse yourself in Select HR Tech

The three-day sister conference will offer HR leaders hands-on experience with the latest innovations.
HR Technology

HR Tech 2019: John Sumser’s introduction to AI for HR

John Sumser shares secrets from HRExaminer.com’s latest research.
HR Technology

HR Tech 2019: How to use machine learning to reduce recruiting bias

Here are some of Google’s best practices to address considerations unique to AI and machine learning.
HR Technology

HR Tech 2019: Accenture elevates the recruiter’s role with AI

Learn how Accenture is pairing humans and machine collaboration to elevate the role of the recruiter to be a talent coach and advisor.
HR Technology

HR Tech 2019: Barbara Corcoran Opens Second Annual Pitchfest

30 startups competing this week for a top prize of $25,000 at the HR Tech Conference in Las Vegas
Talent Management

What’s the ‘secret sauce’ for improved retention and productivity?

New research underscores the importance of employees feeling valued at work.

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