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Peter Cappelli is HRE’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. He can be emailed at [email protected]
HR strategy

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

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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.
DEI strategy

The collapse of DEI: What went wrong?

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

Skills-based hiring: Where we stand heading into 2025

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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.
Compensation

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

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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.
Culture

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

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

Cutting too much: When HR needs to pump the brakes on layoffs

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The struggles of car manufacturer Stellantis raise interesting questions for HR about cost-cutting layoffs, writes Wharton’s Peter Cappelli.
HRE experts

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

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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.
Employee Wellbeing

Employee stress: Why HR isn’t getting to the heart of the problem

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Wharton expert Peter Cappelli examines the root causes of employee stress and considers what HR can do to quell the growing crisis.
Benefits

Forget ‘quiet vacationing.’ HR has a bigger problem

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

Gen AI and job losses: What’s the real story?

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Wharton expert Peter Cappelli explores whether gen AI is really going to take away jobs, and what's driving such claims.
HRE experts

Why are employees hiring their own independent HR consultants?

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In one of the latest HR trends, some employees are turning to third-party HR reps to intervene between themselves and their employer's HR professionals.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Where the DEI pushback leaves employers, HR

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Most business leaders are personally committed to DEI, but pushback is making some more risk-cautious, writes Wharton's Peter Cappelli.
Compensation

Promotions have slowed. Why HR needs to pay attention

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According to Peter Cappelli, the promotions decline is another example of how we still aren't addressing hiring and retention difficulties.
HRE experts

Amid ouster of Penn president, 3 challenges of regulating speech

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University of Pennsylvania professor Peter Cappelli explores what universities and employers can learn from each other on regulating speech.
HR Technology

Understanding the hidden influence of the HR vendor community

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The HR vendor world is complex, but HR leaders should understand its influence to help mitigate everyday HR challenges.
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