type here...
Subscribe

Tom Starner

linkedin
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who has been covering the human resource space and all of its component processes for over two decades. He can be reached at [email protected].
Compensation

Ambition vs. anxiety: What will motivate workers more in 2026?

Tom Starner -
Rising pay expectations but growing distrust of the job market mean nearly as many employees plan to stay versus job hunt this year.
Remote/hybrid work

Do you have an ‘AI-friendly’ workplace?

Tom Starner -
Projected corporate real estate trends for 2026 suggest employers must shift from "defense to offense" to use their spaces as engagement drivers, including by creating "commute-worthy" offices that acknowledge the influence of AI and automation.
Employee Benefits

Emerging GLP-1 drugs are reshaping employers’ 2026 priorities

Tom Starner -
The ever-expanding popularity of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is challenging employers to balance access and cost.
Compensation

Your employees are ‘polyworking.’ Why that’s bad for your business

Tom Starner -
According to a new survey, polyworking is a growing trend as employees face increased financial pressure, debt and uncertainty.
Remote/hybrid work

Will 2026 be the year of work from ‘an office,’ not ‘the office’?

Tom Starner -
New research points to an expanding trend of workplace location flexibility, as employers recognize the value of letting employees work from where they want.
Employee Wellbeing

How to avoid the ‘winter blues’ becoming a real threat to employee wellbeing

Tom Starner -
Shorter days and darker commutes can affect employee mental health in winter months, hurting workplace productivity and morale.
Mental health

‘Quiet firing’ and layoffs have workers ’emotionally drained and stressed’ heading into 2026

Tom Starner -
New research finds that a majority of workers say an employer has tried to force them out of their job, highlighting ongoing organizational mistrust.
Employee Benefits

‘Beyond awareness’: Staying on the leading edge of the mental health crisis

Tom Starner -
Leading employers are moving well beyond fighting stigma to take more concrete action for their employees' mental health.
Hiring

Labor shortage? 2 overlooked areas to gain a competitive edge

Tom Starner -
New research finds that employers need sector-specific TA strategies that encompass overlooked talent pools to navigate U.S. labor shortages.
Benefits

During the SNAP crisis, how employers can help

Tom Starner -
As funding for the food assistance programs remains unclear, one expert advises HR to focus on timely, ongoing communication to support affected employees through the uncertainty.
Employee Benefits

As burnout reaches a new high, will it drive 4-day workweek momentum?

Tom Starner -
Interest in a four-day workweek is growing among employees, who are experiencing stress and burnout at record levels, according to new data from Aflac.
Emerging HR Tech

AI confidence soaring as workers seek clarity and meaning, survey shows

Tom Starner -
The survey by Adecco shows employees now perceive AI as the top workplace influence, over economic uncertainty and flexible working.
Emerging HR Tech

3 top HR priorities for 2026, according to Gartner’s latest survey

Tom Starner -
A new Gartner report found that "routinizing" change in the coming year can help HR lead through uncertainty to come.
Employee Wellbeing

Why are so many employees struggling to access mental healthcare?

Tom Starner -
Employees with mental health conditions are significantly more likely than those without to face obstacles accessing healthcare, according to new research.
Emerging HR Tech

5 strategies to help close the AI readiness gap

Tom Starner -
Despite an appetite for workplace AI, an AI readiness gap persists, new research from Accenture found. This expert offers actionable strategies.
123...23Page 1 of 23

222 Lakeview Ave Suite 800 West Palm Beach FL 33401

© 2026 HR Executive. All rights reserved.