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Why empathy is key as employees return to workplaces

HR needs to be ready to deal with fear, depression and other challenges.

Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Fri May 29th, 2020 | 4 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: May 25-29

From 2021’s new HSA limits to Edward Jones’ coronavirus strategy, here are some of this week’s top stories.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri May 29th, 2020 | 2 min read

Cappelli: Why we won’t keeping working from home

Remote work may not be as permanent as some are forecasting.
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 hosts "In the Workplace" on SiriusXM Channel 111 with Dan O'Meara. View Article
Peter Cappelli
Thu May 28th, 2020 | 4 min read

How employers can drive success in a post-COVID-19 world

The pandemic will forever change our personal relationship to work.
Peter Jackson
Thu May 28th, 2020 | 5 min read

HRE’s number of the day: employee morale

Here’s how many small and medium-sized businesses say maintaining morale is their biggest challenge during the pandemic.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu May 28th, 2020 | 2 min read

Edward Jones’ coronavirus strategy: Keeping employees (virtually) connected

Virtual meetings and coffee chats among the financial services firm’s tools to engage workers, CHRO says.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu May 28th, 2020 | 4 min read

Innovative approaches to talent management

Employee sharing strategies have moved to new levels during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tom Starner
Wed May 27th, 2020 | 7 min read

How communication can make a difference during workforce reductions

Effective messaging can help an employer rebound and optimize performance.
Tim OBrien
Wed May 27th, 2020 | 6 min read

Insights from a CHRO: Sheri Bronstein

Bank of America’s CHRO addresses how COVID-19 is changing HR.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Wed May 27th, 2020 | 4 min read

How behavioral economics can help employers respond to COVID-19

These seven precepts can enhance programs, communication and even safety.
Jeffrey Levin-Scherz, Julie Noblick, Jessica H. Jones
Tue May 26th, 2020 | 5 min read

Retailers turn to bonuses, benefits to aid workers during pandemic

Many of the rewards are a way to thank employees—and keep them working—during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Tue May 26th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s Number of the Day: Employee experience

As employees return to workplaces, EX is a "potential landmine" for employers.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Tue May 26th, 2020 | 2 min read

Short survey: Making the move to remote-first after COVID-19

Answer a few questions about your organization's migration—or not—to remote-first in the wake of the pandemic.
HRE Editorial Staff
Mon May 25th, 2020 | 2 min read

The 3 C’s for successful return-to-work communication

This is a time for true HR leadership.
Kate Duchene
Fri May 22nd, 2020 | 5 min read

HRE soundbite: ‘Touch benefits as a last resort’

HSA Bank’s Kevin Robertson suggests that employers should avoid making any big coronavirus-related benefits changes for as long as possible.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Fri May 22nd, 2020 | 2 min read

Why employees shouldn’t expect ‘normal’ for a while

A recent survey found 60% of employers aren't planning to fully reopen their workplaces for at least two months.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri May 22nd, 2020 | 3 min read

How to connect remote employees—and have fun

This Dallas law firm started a task force to boost morale and engagement among virtual workers.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Thu May 21st, 2020 | 3 min read

Cisco looking to alleviate COVID stress with this unique perk

The tech company is encouraging all of its workers to take a collective day off to rest on May 22 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kathryn Mayer is HRE’s benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. She has covered benefits for the better part of a decade, and her stories have won multiple awards, including a Jesse H. Neal Award and honors from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and the National Federation of Press Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Denver. She can be reached at kmayer@lrp.com. View Article
Kathryn Mayer
Thu May 21st, 2020 | 2 min read

Bersin: Here’s the back-to-work playbook for companies to succeed

This is an opportunity to redesign work.
Josh Bersin writes HRE’s HR in the Flow of Work column. Bersin is an analyst, author, educator and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces around the world. View Article
Josh Bersin
Thu May 21st, 2020 | 4 min read

HRE’s number of the day: mental health insecurity

Here’s how many employees say coming forward about a mental health issue could impact job security—and what it means to HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed May 20th, 2020 | 2 min read