Carol Patton is a contributing editor for <I>HRE</I> who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. She can be reached at [email protected].
MarshMcLennan's Carmen Fernandez shares her outlook on what qualities HR leaders today need to thrive.
Upskilling has been key throughout her career journey, says CHRO Felicia Sanders.
The fast growth of the pasta company has necessitated a deep investment in people strategy, including flexibility and DEI, says Head of HR Laura Birk.
Marcel White of Capital Rx says he is inspired by the start-up's commitment to providing affordable medications.
Jennie Yang's career journey from customer success to HR vice president has been unusual but also taught her a lot about the business.
Truepill's John Foster, who originally wanted to be an architect, looks at HR through a design lens.
Digital and data skills are growing in importance for HR executives, but don't forget the core human skills, advises the longtime PepsiCo leader.
Teleperformance's Alan Winters shares how his itinerant childhood shaped his approach to his work as chief people officer.
After serving as a commercial lender for 16 years, Jennifer Young found a new home in HR.
The HR leader of the nation's largest cinema advertising network is tapping into his coaching background to 'up his game' in his new role.

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From Maven
By focusing on evidence-based guidance and early intervention, employers can achieve measurable ROI, including a 55% pregnancy rate without treatment and an average of $8,200 in savings per birth.
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From LearnLux
With employee financial stress impacting productivity and retention, choosing the right support program is crucial. This guide provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating financial wellbeing solutions for 2027 to find the best fit for your workforce.
Download Resource
From LearnLux
Discover how New Balance deployed a holistic financial wellbeing program to support its diverse workforce. Learn how their approach helped boost engagement, inclusion, and overall employee health.
Download Resource
From Summit AR
Recover employee-related costs professionally and effectively with Summit AR, helping your organization reclaim what it’s owed while protecting employee relationships and your reputation.
Download Resource
From HireRight
HireRight’s 2026 Global Benchmark Report uncovers how organizations are adapting their screening, hiring, and workforce management strategies against a backdrop of AI-powered fraud, identity misrepresentation, and fake candidate profiles.
Download Resource
From Wex
By shifting away from generic bulk emails, Wex didn't just save valuable time--they unlocked incredible results.
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From AllWork
This Buyer’s Guide will help you navigate the flexible worker model selection process, drawing on AllWork’s experience in helping mid-to-large-sized companies with onboarding, managing, and paying flexible workers at scale.
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From Maven
With a diverse workforce that leans male, Deutsche Bank prioritized solutions that could support all employees equally--including fathers and caregivers--with a seamless, culturally competent experience.
Download Resource
From Wex
As the workforce’s needs become more complex, layoffs loom and resources shrink, it’s imperative to be strategic about supporting your HR and benefits team while protecting your own well-being.
Download Resource
From Maven
Employers are expanding women’s and family health benefits despite climbing healthcare costs. Yet employees report feeling less supported than they did just a year ago.
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From Transcarent
Our survey of 1,340 HR and benefits decision-makers shows broad optimism about AI paired with pragmatic expectations.
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The proof is in the outcomes. When employers invest in menopause care, symptoms improve, productivity rises, and costs drop--by an average of $1,600 per employee.
Download Resource
From Transcarent
From GLP-1s to specialty oncology drugs, pharmacy spend is rising at an unsustainable rate, faster than any other benefit category, and most employers can’t explain where the dollars are going.
Download Resource
From Maven
By focusing on evidence-based guidance and early intervention, employers can achieve measurable ROI, including a 55% pregnancy rate without treatment and an average of $8,200 in savings per birth.
Download Resource










