Tom Starner

about

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 hreletters@lrp.com.

EEOC discrimination and harassment
Employment Law

Harassment Up, Discrimination Down in New EEOC Report

New EEOC data suggests discrimination is down but sexual harassment is growing.
digital transformation
HR Analytics

These are the 5 Roadblocks to a Digital Transformation

HR’s digital transformation is expected to accelerate over the next few years despite these challenges.
XR
HR Technology

Here’s How Immersive Tech Will Improve Your Workforce

Emerging technologies like virtual and augmented reality could soon play a key role in the workplace.
BYOD
HR Technology

How the Right BYOD Policy Can Reduce Turnover

A new report finds service-industry workers are frustrated by limited BYOD options on the job.

screening
HR Technology

Criminal-Background Checks, Social-Media Screening on the Rise

Employers need to balance speed with risk when it comes to vetting candidates’ backgrounds.
march madness
Engagement

March Madness: Productivity Drain, Team Builder or Both?

HR can play a role in trying to make March Madness a positive experience while the work still gets done.
communications
HR Leadership

How to Break Down Communication-Workflow Silos

HR leaders underestimate the role internal communications plays in driving engagement.
future fit
Engagement

Looking for a ‘Future Fit’ amid Coming Disruptions

A new survey finds HR executives are concerned about managing future talent challenges.

ADA
Employment Law

Can You Avoid an ADA Website-Accessibility Lawsuit?

Recent rise in ADA-related litigation means companies must revisit their websites.
outsourcing
HR Technology

Analytics, Automation Lead the Way in MPHRO’s Growth

A new report finds multi-process HR outsourcing will be a $5 billion market by 2020.
HR tech trends
HR Leadership

Here’s What’s Trending in HR Tech

Experts discuss how HR can leverage technology to increase effectiveness in areas like hiring and people analytics.
absenteeism
Engagement

Super Bowl Spurs Annual Absence

Sporting events may be driving workplace absenteeism up, but here are strategies to minimize the damage.
arbitration supreme court
Employment Law

The Supreme Court Looks at Arbitration

The high court recently delivered a win for workers, but two related cases have yet to be decided.
collaboration
HR Analytics

How to Collapse the Barriers to Collaboration

A new report identifies these two things as major hurdles for collaboration between HR and finance.
driving organizational value
HR Leadership

Report: Talent is Critical to Driving Organizational Value

A recent survey finds that creating value means focusing on building a “nimble” workforce.
leadership characteristics
HR Leadership

These Are the Best Leadership Traits for Success

A new report uncovers the four leadership characteristics tomorrow’s leaders need to succeed.
millennials benefits
Employee Benefits

What Benefits Do Millennials Crave Most?

A new survey of millennials finds college debt is dragging many younger workers down.
humor
HR Leadership

For Working Women, Being Funny Is No Laughing Matter

A new study finds women who use humor in the workplace could face negative outcomes.
leave management
Career Development

New Forum Seeks Consensus on Leave Challenges

Big-name employers have joined a new initiative that addresses leave management.
workplace trends
Employee Benefits

Workplace Trends to Watch in 2019

Issues such as workplace leave, benefits and healthcare may challenge employers this year.

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