Nick Otto

Nick Otto is HRE’s former senior digital editor. He is a professional communicator with more than a decade of demonstrated accomplishments in newspaper and trade publishing. He has spent the past five years covering the employee benefits space and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.

Improving workplace mental health must be a strategic imperative

Before COVID, a mental health pandemic already existed. And while employers got out front early, employees still need a lot of help.

Can 200 employers spark a federal leave mandate?

Employers from Etsy to Pinterest are urging U.S. lawmakers to put permanent paid family and medical leave into Biden’s COVID relief plan.

Workplace diversity: Is HR doing enough?

Here are the takeaways from the final day of Spring HR Tech, where diversity, equity and inclusion took center stage.

How bias in ‘moments that matter’ hurts DEI recruiting efforts

It’s time for recruiters to get comfortable feeling uncomfortable in their DEI work, Spring HR Tech speaker says.

6 HR tech start-ups changing the company culture, EX market

New tools on display at Spring HR Tech show HR leaders how to harness innovation to improve talent acquisition and DEI amid COVID-19.

The true cost of racial inequality in the workplace

Spring HR Tech keynote speaker Torin Ellis says DEI standards are inadequate and have come with a high price tag.

Diversity, innovation to round out last day of Spring HR Tech

Emerging technology platforms and insights into DEI efforts will highlight the final day of Spring HR Tech.

How COVID is changing HR’s approach to workforce planning

HR Tech Influencer Stacey Harris recently joined HRE for a live Q&A on LinkedIn to discuss EWP's role in a post-COVID world.

How the DOL nominee could shake up HR

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh would be the first union member to fill the role in nearly “half a century.”

1-in-4 workers’ finances have deteriorated due to COVID

Employers have a huge opportunity to promote financial wellness and improve retirement readiness.