Diversity

Connect your DEI programs to EX with these 4 strategies

Creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce requires HR leaders to integrate DEI strategy into employee experience practices.
Emily Strother is senior principal, research in the Gartner HR Practice. View Article
Emily Strother
Mon Jul 26th, 2021 | min read

HR Tech Number of the Day: virtual college recruiting

A new survey finds that virtual college recruiting can help diversify the talent pipeline.

Jen Colletta is HRE's managing editor. View Article
Jen Colletta
Fri Jul 23rd, 2021 | min read

Abby Wambach to kick off HR Tech Conference this year

The soccer star and equality activist will give HR leaders strategies on building an inclusive workplace during the in-person 2021 event.
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
Mon May 24th, 2021 | 2 min read

Boese: 3 ways workplace tech can advance your DE&I

Planning for the HR Tech Conference has unveiled an emerging theme within the industry.
Steve Boese is HRE's Inside HR Tech columnist and is a co-chair of HRE’s HR Technology Conference®. View Article
Steve Boese
Tue Apr 27th, 2021 | 4 min read

What the Biden inauguration means for HR leaders

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in Wednesday in Washington, D.C., marking an employee-friendly switch for HR.

Elizabeth Clarke is executive editor of Human Resource Executive. View Article
Elizabeth Clarke
Tue Jan 19th, 2021 | 2 min read

What a termination at Google means for HR tech

When tech giant Google fired a prominent AI researcher last week, it was not a great PR moment for the company. Will it also bring a legal headache?
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Dec 11th, 2020 | 4 min read

How to treat remote work as an opportunity, not obstacle

As part of our look ahead to 2021 challenges, leaders from Gartner explore how the shift to remote and hybrid workplaces will impact the world of work next year.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Fri Dec 11th, 2020 | 4 min read

Meet the HR Tech keynote speakers: Dr. Tolonda Tolbert

Before her HR Tech keynote, Tolbert spoke with HRE about HR's role in advancing D&I.
Jen Colletta is managing editor of HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Wed Oct 14th, 2020 | 2 min read

6 ways this company is looking to advance DE&I change

Otis Elevators recently unveiled a new strategy for confronting racism.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Oct 12th, 2020 | 3 min read

Why leaders need to ‘put skin in the game’ on D&I

HR Tech keynoter Dr. Tolonda Tolbert says business leaders can accelerate anti-racism efforts.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Fri Oct 9th, 2020 | 2 min read

Meet the HR Tech keynote speakers: John Sumser

The HR thought leader explores the impact of prolonged uncertainty on HR technology.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Thu Oct 8th, 2020 | 5 min read

Can HR ban politically focused face masks?

Consistency is key when it comes to free speech policies, experts say.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE. View Article
Carol Patton
Thu Sep 24th, 2020 | 2 min read

Advice for HR leaders: ‘You need to walk. You need to sleep’

Accenture's CHRO shares her story about self-care and its role in her priorities: sharp decision-making, empathy and creativity.
Elizabeth Clarke is executive editor of Human Resource Executive. View Article
Elizabeth Clarke
Thu Jul 16th, 2020 | 4 min read

Why this D&I leader got personal about racism

Duane Morris' Joseph West recently opened up in an effort to raise awareness about the experiences of Black colleagues.

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
Mon Jul 6th, 2020 | 5 min read

Averbook: 7 must-haves in your crisis communication plan

Amid the pandemic and push for social justice, employer trust is needed more than ever.
Jason Averbook is HRE’s People Side of Digital columnist. Averbook is a leading analyst, thought leader and consultant in the area of HR, the future of work and the impact technology have on that future. He is the co-founder and CEO of Leapgen, a global consultancy helping organizations shape their future workplace by broadening executive mindset to rethink how to better design and deliver employee services that meet the expectations of the workforce and the needs of the business. Averbook will speak at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. View Article
Jason Averbook
Mon Jul 6th, 2020 | 4 min read

What the freeze on foreign worker visas means for HR

President Trump's order will cause employers to look for ways to adjust. It won't be easy, say experts.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelancer writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Jul 2nd, 2020 | 6 min read

This D&I program is marking its 10th year with a major expansion

JPMorgan Chase’s The Fellowship Initiative will enroll 1,000 more young men of color in the next decade.
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 Jul 2nd, 2020 | 3 min read

Virtual internships: Why ‘engagement and experience’ are key

A new tool from Alexander Mann Solutions aims to help employers transition their intern programs online.
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
Wed Jul 1st, 2020 | 2 min read

What leadership can learn from Adidas HR chief’s resignation

The sportswear company’s global human resources leader has resigned amid criticism from Black employees.
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 Jun 30th, 2020 | 4 min read

Bersin: 8 positives from the pandemic for HR leaders

Talk of a ‘seat at the table’ is no longer needed, as HR is leading the charge.
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. He will speak at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. View Article
Josh Bersin
Tue Jun 30th, 2020 | 4 min read