Leadership Archives

Developing emerging talent? How this program earned 92% retention success

Jill Barth - April 25, 2025

This CPO says that early career employees share the motivations as previous generations, but they need purpose-driven opportunities. Here's how she created a program to develop the org's best emerging talent.

5 secrets to finding a PBM that puts employees first

Eric Barker - April 24, 2025

Selecting the right PBM is critical, but doesn’t need to be so hard. 5 simple strategies to ensure you work with a member-focused, transparent PBM.

How HR can innovate with alternative workforce models

Sara Jensen - April 23, 2025

To enhance hiring, alternative workforce models like direct sourcing, advanced SOW and independent contractors are on the rise.

Can HR help limit the rising cost of psoriasis treatment?

Mark Campbell - April 22, 2025

GLP-1s exploded seemingly out of nowhere, straining pharmacy plan bottom lines. Psoriasis treatments don't have to follow the same path, this expert writes.

Why this remote-first company still prioritizes ‘intentional connection’

Jen Colletta - April 21, 2025

Banking and financial services company Pathward is working to bring culture to life in a remote environment, says Chief People and Culture Officer Anjana Berde.

The ethical AI blueprint: AMS charter tackles blind spots in HR policy

Jill Barth - April 18, 2025

A new document for HR leaders provides guidelines for responsible AI use that emphasize high standards of transparency.

Minimizing turnover risk for today’s workforce: 4 key priorities

Elissa Tucker and Nathanael M. Vlachos, PhD - April 17, 2025

New data highlights what makes employees more likely to leave—and what HR leaders can do about it in four critical areas.

HR’s Rising Stars: Here’s how to nominate an up-and-coming HR leader

Elizabeth Clarke - April 16, 2025

HR Executive is accepting nominations until June 6 in its annual competition to recognize rising professionals within the HR and people functions. New in 2025, winners will be recognized at the inaugural HR Icons Awards Evening.

Beyond the acronyms and noise: What’s next for corporate DEI?

Serilda Summers-McGee - April 16, 2025

It's time to return to the core of DEI efforts: access, fairness, transparency and respect. These tenets need to be built into every HR process as DEI evolves, writes this expert.

‘It’s time for HR to go on offense’ about these 3 AI-related tensions

Jill Barth - April 16, 2025

New technology is reshaping work, fueling concerns about AI and putting HR at the center as human capital becomes increasingly critical to the C-suite.

How employee relations teams can lead as regulations quickly shift

Deb Muller - April 15, 2025

Every new executive order and EEOC guidance creates a fundamental shift in how claims, whether related to discrimination or retaliation, will be handled, this employee relations expert writes. Here's how to keep up.

6 ways HR can align departments—including their own—on AI scaling

Jill Barth - April 14, 2025

Employees working with others via AI are 30% more likely to adopt the tools, according to new data from Asana.

What does HR need to fulfill its new role as ‘strategic architect of wellbeing’?

Jen Colletta - April 14, 2025

Iris Telehealth Chief People Officer Sarah Fyfe shares how the organization's people-first mission drives its employee wellbeing strategy.

The future of GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment: cost, access and more

Chantell Sell and Cody Midlam - April 11, 2025

Employer health plans brace for ongoing soaring costs as GLP-1 utilization continues to rise. What trends are coming down the pike for HR?

How data and strong HR values can help leaders buckle up for what’s ahead

Cliff Stevenson - April 10, 2025

Though there's uncertainty ahead, leaders can work to preserve team integrity, maintain workforce resilience and retain HR values.

The Trump tariffs, a recession and the economy. What does HR do now?

Peter Cappelli - April 9, 2025

Concerns about inflation and a recession have skyrocketed since the tariffs were announced. Expert Peter Cappelli of The Wharton School advises leaders on what to tell employees.

Harnessing gen AI: Why CHROs must lead organizational redesign to drive growth

Maggie Schroeder-O'Neal - April 8, 2025

As more executives recognize that technology like generative AI is key in driving growth, they are focused on using it to scale productivity.

In today’s hybrid workplace, it’s time to ground ‘helicopter’ managers

Tom Starner - April 8, 2025

A recent survey found that employees are unhappy with these managers, whose close surveillance may be driving disengagement and turnover.

Employee demand is driving a surge in mental health benefits

Marcy Klipfel - April 7, 2025

More companies are listening to employees' needs and ramping up their offering. These four examples are showing early workplace wellness results.

Amazon’s 4 big insights from fast-tracking AI training to 2M people

Maureen Lonergan - April 4, 2025

A landscape shift allowed Amazon Web Services to lean into upskilling with its AI Ready commitment. Here are key takeaways from the project for business and HR leaders.

Employee engagement bottomed out last year. How HR can turn things around

Karina Young - April 3, 2025

While businesses spend billions to address disengagement, they often struggle to pinpoint successful ways to improve employee engagement.

Why ‘broken’ virtual meeting culture could be a risk to the bottom line

Tom Starner - April 2, 2025

HR leaders concerned about productivity may want to reexamine their virtual meeting culture, according to a new survey.

The cornerstones of employee engagement strategy? Skills development and tech innovation

Jen Colletta - April 2, 2025

Cornerstone OnDemand Chief People Officer Carina Cortez says the HR function at the talent management platform provider is "client zero" for product innovation.

Sick of the word ‘pivot’ yet? Why constant change is HR’s new normal

Mark Stelzner - April 1, 2025

An organization’s ability to shift course used to be a badge of honor; now, it’s a mark of exhausting and constant change.

A ‘critical’ time for HR data proficiency is looming. How to prepare

Jill Barth - April 1, 2025

HR’s power lies in insights. This expert offers steps for building a strong data foundation to make innovation happen.

COVID upended the workplace 5 years ago. What has HR learned?

Matthew Owenby - March 31, 2025

Aflac's chief strategy officer shares what HR can do to create a post-pandemic workplace that drives optimum productivity and engagement.

Breaking the negative cycles in the workers’ compensation process

Nanesha Courtney - March 28, 2025

HR has an important role to play in creating a more seamless workers' compensation process that helps employees avoid added stressors, including depression, anxiety and isolation.

How menopause inclusivity can help fast-track culture transformation

Jen Colletta - March 27, 2025

Sun Life Financial’s Helena Pagano recognized that this type of inclusivity could have significant influence over all dimensions of employee health.

Income protection: Are your executives fully covered for disability?

Harrison Newman - March 26, 2025

Standard group long-term disability coverage may appear sufficient, but it often falls short of providing lifestyle protection for executives.

How leaders can bridge generational gaps for a unified workplace

Megan Berki - March 25, 2025

By understanding the things that matter most to each generation and how these impact workplace culture, leaders can build cohesive teams.

DEI vs. merit? I’m proof that it’s not either/or

Yolanda Slan - March 24, 2025

Many people still don’t understand what DEI is really about: It's not hiring those who look different; it's hiring because they're qualified, this expert writes.

4 expert tips to help maximize, measure the impact of strategic HR

Jen Colletta - March 24, 2025

Two CHROs share how they're rethinking data, employee feedback and more to create a more sustainably strategic HR function.

Workplace Compliance Trends for 2025

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Rippling-Deel lawsuit: What can orgs learn from the corporate espionage case?

Jeff Schumann - March 21, 2025

The recent suit puts a spotlight on communications tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, including how vulnerable they are to breaches.

In pursuit of HR effectiveness: Why it eludes so many

Elissa Tucker and Nathanael M. Vlachos, PhD - March 20, 2025

When HR is highly effective, the payoff for the business can be substantial. Here are the practices your team needs to employ.

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