Michael J. O'Brien
Michael J. O’Brien is former web editor with Human Resource Executive®.
Big Blue-Collar Bonuses
Some companies looking to fill hourly positions are using big bonuses to lure workers to less-crowded markets.
Pay Violations and the DOL’s PAID Program
Employers can now seek to resolve potential and actual pay violations of the FLSA.
Lessons from a ‘Reprehensible’ Incident
Starbucks is trying to contain the fallout from a viral incident of discrimination.
Diving into the Gender-Pay Gap
Women continue to be paid less than men, but a recent court ruling offers hope to equal-pay proponents.
Communication Breakdown
We need to talk about what's going wrong with workplace communication.
CHROs: Companies Are Unprepared to Replace Us
Only half of CHROs believe that their companies have a "ready-now" successor to replace them.
Saying Goodbye to Salary-History Questions
Banning salary-history questions for job candidates may be easier than employers thought.
Men and Women Agree: Employers Must Do More
A new survey finds workers aren't satisfied with employers' diversity and inclusion efforts.
Court Upholds Workplace LGBTQ Protections
Employers are now "on notice" that Title VII is being interpreted more expansively, legal expert says.
The Upskilling Disconnect
Upskilling employees is a trend that should be embraced by HR leaders, but a survey's findings conclude otherwise.
