Guest viewpoints

Peace over promotion: How ‘Gen Zen’ is redefining career success

Understanding the Gen Z mindset and creating policies and cultures that reflect it are essential for attracting and retaining the next wave of talent, this expert writes.

People strategy under pressure: It’s time to pivot

Today, traditional approaches to people strategy aren't enough. Instead, HR leaders can benefit from principles of product strategy.

3 high-impact AI use cases every HR leader should know

Application of AI cannot just be technically sound, but it must make sense from both an HR and a business perspective. But where to begin?

Want a superworker company? Create supermanagers

AI is transforming every role—the real opportunity lies not just with employees, but with the managers guiding them, The Josh Bersin Company’s Julia Bersin explains.

What happens when HR execs violate their own policies?

What happens when the people responsible for enforcing workplace conduct policies are the ones accused of violating these policies?

How data visualization is redefining HR leadership

Uncover the benefits of data visualization for HR leaders, enabling swift responses and insightful workforce analysis today.

A simple formula to help AI and humans work together

As employees increasingly leverage technology in the workplace, this expert offers guidance on strategizing for task assignment and collaboration.

The next era of HR is here: Moves every leader must make in 2026

HR may not be moving quite into the "future of work", but it will be a key driver of business adaptability as the working world continues its rapid change.

Want smarter workforce strategy? Embrace financial fluency as a critical asset

As organizations navigate digital transformation and shifting talent demands, HR leaders who think like financial strategists gain a decisive edge.

Fix your broken wellbeing incentive programs with behavioral science

Some employers are concerned about how employees will adapt if they revise or eliminate incentive programs. These authors show how behavioral economics precepts can help ease incentive program transitions.

AI isn’t killing entry-level jobs. So, what is?

In an era when technology will always move faster than institutions, intent is the anchor that keeps people engaged, this expert writes.

To win the war for talent, focus on the 3 Cs: culture, clarity, compensation

Keeping in mind these three strategies, argues our author, not only pays off with getting the employees you want in the door, but also retaining those you already have.

Board prep for CHROs: How to show up as a strategic business leader

To truly address what keeps boards of directors up at night, CHROs must pivot from reporting on the past to projecting the future—showing direction, identifying risks and demonstrating control over the levers that matter most.

What will it take to keep pharmacy benefits sustainable amid rising drug costs?

Careful plan design, managing high-cost categories and leveraging alternative approaches can help employers contain costs while avoiding wholesale disruptions and maintaining overall employee engagement.

4 hidden pitfalls of open enrollment: Why HR leaders keep struggling (and how to fix It)

When it comes to open enrollment, if everyone’s involved but no one is in charge, even the most capable teams fall into familiar traps. Here's how to avoid them.

To stay competitive, talent acquisition must be AI-first

Traditional recruitment is breaking down, and according to analyst Stella Ioannidou of The Josh Bersin Company, the future lies in AI-empowered talent acquisition.

Hiring remotely? 6 red flags to help HR spot fake candidates

Remote work opens the door to hiring someone who isn't who they say they are, which can create massive security risk. This expert lets HR know what to watch for.

How HR can use new tech to spot overlooked talent already on the payroll

Internal talent mobility has historically referred to moving talent to different jobs within the organization to create learning opportunities. With the help of AI, we can now think of internal talent mobility more flexibly.