Guest viewpoints

Number of learning days: Is there still value in this traditional measure?

The number of learning days per employee is a good example of a measure that may appear dated in light of recent advances. Yet, it can still drive real impact when combined with other outcome measures and analytics, writes this expert.

3 ways HR can take care of middle managers before they break

More than ever, there is a critical need for strong middle managers, yet they continue to lack support and resources. This expert explores how HR can intervene.

5 forces radically transforming HR—and why it all comes back to AI

At this week's HR Tech Asia, industry analyst Brian Sommer explored how AI in HR is driving ongoing HR transformation—and how to get ahead of it.

How to build strong pay practices despite economic uncertainty

Reframing messages around salary increases and other planned actions today will help manage risk despite shrinking budgets for raises and other unknowns.

How an AI strategy can empower employee mental health at scale

Relying on AI as a compass can help improve employee wellbeing, guiding workforces to a brighter and healthier future, writes this expert from Headspace.

5 secrets to finding a PBM that puts employees first

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

Can HR help limit the rising cost of psoriasis treatment?

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.

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

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.

How employee relations teams can lead as regulations quickly shift

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.

Employee demand is driving a surge in mental health benefits

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

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.

Breaking the negative cycles in the workers’ compensation process

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.

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

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.

How to help workers of all ages use—and gain value—from HSA accounts

HSAs provide employees of all generations with significant advantages, which HR needs to consistently emphasize to help workers manage healthcare costs now and in the future.

What does a (real) continuous learning culture look like?

Traditional learning and development isn't going to cut it anymore. A deeper shift is needed that changes what it means to continually learn.

The true value of a CSR program: Cisco’s blueprint for success

Inclusive, digitally powered, employee-driven CSR programs can boost employee engagement and the company bottom line, this expert writes.