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].
In this tight labor market, employers are exploring creative ways to encourage older workers to stay.
Employees with mismatched values can be disruptive, disengaged or unethical.
New survey results suggest employers are exploring ways to make their workspaces more dynamic.
HR professionals can recruit tradespeople by recasting jobs into high-value and profitable careers.
Catherine Burns is committed to demonstrating the power of HR within Baltimore's city government.
How can organizations optimize rewards programs to increase employee-retention rates?
Companies can measure quality of hire to better match candidates with jobs and reduce turnover.
As a recent pair of court rulings illustrates, tracking the Department of Labor's position on fiduciary rules feels like watching a tennis match.
New research finds the use of calibration committees can help organizations improve their employee-evaluation process.
HR professionals can use negative reviews posted on online job sites to make positive workplace changes.

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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.
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From Maven
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