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3 big ideas from a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer

Nothing could have prepared this influencer for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on HR.
Tom Starner
Wed Jun 24th, 2020 | 4 min read

Why HR can’t forget the D&I agenda

Experts say the pandemic could deepen already-existing inequalities.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Tue Jun 23rd, 2020 | 3 min read

Finding the wellbeing silver lining of COVID-19

Employees are finding more value in financial, mental support, research shows.
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
Tue Jun 23rd, 2020 | 3 min read

Why this diversity officer sees D&I as a strategic enabler

Korn Ferry's Michael Hyter recently stepped into the top D&I job.
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 Jun 22nd, 2020 | 4 min read

HRE’s number of the day: Juneteenth holiday

Here’s how many employees say their employer is giving them paid time off to observe Juneteenth—and what it means to HR leaders.
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 Jun 19th, 2020 | 2 min read

‘Empathy alone is not enough:’ How HR can boost workplace equality

A recent report from Mercer outlines why it's time to "get real" about D&I.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Jun 18th, 2020 | 3 min read

Companies embracing Juneteenth as paid holiday

A growing number of employers from Levi's to Twitter are giving workers the day off and encouraging them to use the time to reflect and take action.
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 Jun 17th, 2020 | 3 min read

Bringing out the best in talent and business

Communication and change management have been pillars of Kate Threewits’ HR career.
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. She can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Jen Colletta
Wed Jun 17th, 2020 | 4 min read

3 ways HR can support culture through the ‘new normal’

Lead the charge in the rapidly evolving landscape with employee experience, culture and work from home.
Nate Randall
Tue Jun 16th, 2020 | 4 min read

Averbook: COVID accelerated HR’s digital transformation

Majority of respondents also believe digital transformation will speed up post-pandemic.
Jason Averbook
Mon Jun 15th, 2020 | 3 min read

What the SCOTUS ruling on LGBTQ rights means for employers

The top court issued the landmark ruling Monday.
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 Jun 15th, 2020 | 3 min read

Ask the expert: Leadership in a new age

Author Steve Herz sounds off on shifting approaches to leadership.
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 Jun 15th, 2020 | 4 min read

Exploring the virtual future of L&D

The world of work has gone virtual—and learning and development have had to quickly keep up.
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. She can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Jen Colletta
Fri Jun 12th, 2020 | 3 min read

5 coronavirus lessons from Edward Jones’ CHRO

The financial services firm’s Kristin Johnson talks about how she’s handling 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 Jun 11th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s number of the day: return-to-workplace risks

Here's a look at the most critical concerns for organizations creating pandemic recovery plans, according to a new report from Forrester.
Elizabeth Clarke
Thu Jun 11th, 2020 | 4 min read

3 months in, how are employers faring?

A new survey sheds light on employer actions and expectations.
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 Jun 10th, 2020 | 2 min read

Putting words into action on racial inequality

Two-way communication is key, D&I experts say.
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 Jun 10th, 2020 | 4 min read

How Anne Erni has brought a culture of listening to Audible

The Amazon subsidiary follows five People Principles to keep its workforce and its business strategy aligned.
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 Jun 10th, 2020 | 8 min read

4 strategies for addressing racial tensions, unrest

How can organizations respond when 'instead of COVID-19, we are living 1619'?
Elizabeth Clarke is executive editor of Human Resource Executive. She earned a journalism degree from the University of Florida and then spent more than 25 years as a reporter and editor in South Florida before joining HRE. Elizabeth lives with her family in Palm Beach County. She can be reached at eclarke@lrp.com. View Article
Elizabeth Clarke
Mon Jun 8th, 2020 | 4 min read

Navigating the legal questions of workplace returns

With non-essential employees about to return to workplaces, employers must heed legal pitfalls to avoid litigation.

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 Jun 5th, 2020 | 8 min read