Peter Cappelli

Peter Cappelli is HR Executive’s Talent Management columnist and a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. He is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

AI derangement syndrome? Yes, it’s really happening in the C-suite

A majority of CEOs report pressure to transform their orgs with AI, yet many have overinflated ideas about what the tech can do on its own, expert Peter Cappelli writes.

The Trump tariffs, a recession and the economy. What does HR do now?

Concerns about inflation and a recession have skyrocketed since the tariffs were announced. Expert Peter Cappelli of The Wharton School advises leaders on what to tell employees.

The DOGE approach: Why ‘slash and burn’ doesn’t work

Wharton expert Peter Cappelli says DOGE's efforts to improve federal government efficiency, which include drastically cutting headcount and requiring task reporting, aren't sustainable for the government or the private sector.

The collapse of DEI: What went wrong?

Wharton professor Peter Cappelli explores why so many orgs started backing off their DEI pledges, even before the Trump administration’s legal threats.

Skills-based hiring: Where we stand heading into 2025

While many organizations are considering the pivot to skills-based hiring, HR must raise some considerations to ensure the strategy is a fit, Wharton's Peter Cappelli writes.

Wages, inflation and the 2024 election: An important message for HR leaders

Real wages have been on a continuous upward trajectory, yet many Americans cite economic frustrations for their presidential vote. Wharton expert Peter Cappelli dives in with what it means to HR.

What can airports tell us about modern incivility in the workplace?

Wharton expert Peter Cappelli considers whether fears over incivility in the workplace—and in the country in general—may be missing the mark.

What does it mean for HR leaders to ‘support the business’ today?

HR leaders need to protect the business from decisions that will turn around to bite the organization when it comes to turnover and disengagement, writes Wharton's Peter Cappelli.

Forget ‘quiet vacationing.’ HR has a bigger problem

Wharton expert Peter Cappelli considers how two competing management approaches are leaving workers with inconsistent messaging around time off.