Michael J. O'Brien

Michael J. O’Brien is former web editor with Human Resource Executive®.

Employers Unsure of Salary-History Bans

When it comes to achieving pay equity in the workplace, employers apparently aren’t sold.

Crisis as Catalyst

David A. Thaeler used the Great Recession as an opportunity to help transform the culture, strategy and operations of Haskell.

Taking on Comp

Timothy Tanis, drawing from his statistical analysis skills, is playing a key role in changing the way Safelite Group goes about addressing technician pay.

Weaving Resiliency Into a Culture

As Carhartt Inc.'s first-ever HR hire, Jennifer Piscopink continues to provide a much-needed sense of company culture to its growing workforce.

Full-Contact HR

Armed with a law degree and a background rich with unique work experiences, Jonathan Flickinger brings a multidisciplinary approach to the HR profession.

Spin to Win

Marcia J. Avedon’s role in the creation of a spin-off company proved how vital it is for HR executives to have a firm grasp of their business’s business.

HR’s Rising Stars: Earning His Wings

Kurt Gering is using his background in the boardroom and classroom to help usher in a more profit-driven approach at the San Diego International Airport.