Strategic insights

How New York Life’s skills strategy puts the ‘art of the possible’ in employees’ hands

New York Life recently launched an AI-powered platform aimed at helping the workforce explore new opportunities and gig projects, and develop skills for the future.

A critical moment for HR leaders: Previewing the 2025 HR Tech conference

HR Tech kicks off next week in Las Vegas, and Program Chair Steve Boese shares an insider's look at what to expect—and why this year's conference comes at such a pivotal time.

Facing AI, HR needs to shift from ‘reactive to proactive.’ Here’s how

Stefani Steinway, CHRO of Equifax Workforce Solutions, says emerging technology can drive more strategic HR functions but requires HR to have both sharp tech know-how and new mindsets.

This back-to-school season, how childcare benefits can make a difference for working parents

KinderCare Chief People Officer Jessica Harrah shares how employers are leveraging these benefits to support and retain working parents—and how the early education provider is working to meet the needs of its own workforce.

What can HR learn from watching trade negotiations?

International trade and employee relations may seem like two distinct areas, but there is plenty for HR to learn, writes Wharton expert Peter Cappelli.

Rethinking leadership (again): What CHROs need to know

The most potent, data-backed insight from the study is this: Work has become so distributed that leadership itself must be distributed. Four practices from i4cp to support leaders' effectiveness.

Time for a reset: breaking the technology-first transformation trap

The most successful changes are process-led and technology-enabled, not technology-driven. This distinction matters more than you might think, this expert writes.

How this clean energy org ties AI integration to its business purpose

Bloom Energy’s Sonja Wilkerson shares why the company, which powers AI data centers and more, is taking a measured, strategic approach to AI integration.

How global HR experience prepared this exec for a high-growth org

Gaëlle Le Meur, the new chief people officer of berry grower Driscoll's, says her global HR background will be key to HR's strategic role in the high-growth organization.

As the machine-human workforce emerges, it’s time to rethink management

The rise of agentic AI is fueling a new reality: a machine-human workforce. This hybrid environment requires new org structures and leadership capabilities, which HR will play a critical role in building, writes HR tech expert Steve Boese.

Amid the RTO debate, is there value in providing food at work?

The HR leader of ezCater says employer-provided meals at the office are an increasingly innovative employee benefit—and how his firm is leaning into its own benefits strategy to deepen culture.

Why this alcohol distributor’s employee wellness strategy is simple: ‘BYOB’

Employee wellness program Be You, Only Better is enhancing employee health at Southern Glazer's, while strengthening culture, according to Chief HR Officer Amy Kickham.

How enterprise AI is reshaping EX, according to expert Josh Bersin

Bersin, who will deliver the closing keynote at HR Tech this fall, found that employee experience platforms remain vital—and increasingly serve as the primary way to embed artificial intelligence within organizations.

What this mom of 3 says HR can do to support working parents this summer

Spring Health's Karishma Patel Buford draws on her experiences as a chief people officer and parent of young kids to advise HR on caring for employees with children when school is out.

Why building workforce resilience needs to top HR’s agenda

Workforce resilience and risk management go hand in hand, says Aon’s Lisa Stevens. And both are critical amid the changes HR is seeing today.

AI derangement syndrome? Yes, it’s really happening in the C-suite

A majority of CEOs report pressure to transform their orgs with AI, yet many have overinflated ideas about what the tech can do on its own, expert Peter Cappelli writes.

AI’s reckoning: confronting job loss in the Age of Intelligence

One CEO just predicted a potential 20% spike in unemployment in the next few years from job losses to AI. Industry expert Mark Stelzner says HR now needs to advocate for humane automation that enhances, rather than erases, human contribution.

How start-up culture can help power HR innovation

Cityblock Health's Jordan Furbee Vroblesky says the organization's culture drives HR to pursue people-centric and innovative strategies.

Why culture can be a differentiator for successful divestitures

Anna O’Shea, executive vice president of HR at Strada, which recently divested from Alight, shares why culture is at the center of her team’s people strategy.  

AI agent implementation has stalled. Can HR propel it forward?

A new KPMG report shows that while organizations are quickly moving from experimenting with AI agents to pilot programs, full deployment is still lagging—something HR leaders should note.

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

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

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.