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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

Averbook: It’s time for HR to create a new workforce experience

That's based on a survey taken this week that shows 80% of respondents feel more productive at home and just 3% want to return to an office full-time.
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 recently spoke at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. He can be emailed at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Jason Averbook
Fri May 29th, 2020 | 3 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

COLLECTION: Strategies to manage coronavirus in the workplace

Check back with us daily as we provide the latest news and insights to how HR can best respond for the betterment of their employees.
HRE Editorial Staff
Thu May 28th, 2020 | 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

27 million have lost employer-sponsored health coverage

Kaiser Family Foundation analysis reveals staggering statistic from the pandemic—one that some employers and industry insiders hope to change.
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
Wed May 27th, 2020 | 3 min read

How one innovator took a ‘step up’ in employee recognition

While this HR tech innovator continuously improves his digital workplace, he also seeks ways to improve himself.
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

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’s Number of the Day: Contact-tracing tools

Some employees are concerned about new workplace safety measures.
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
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

We want to hear from you: Share your insights

If you are or know of an innovative and forward-thinking CHRO, we'd love to hear your insights.
HRE Editorial Staff
Thu May 21st, 2020 | 1 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