'HR Executive' experts

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.

Agentic AI: What HR must know about the next evolution of HR tech

Agentic AI has taken over the discourse in the HR technology industry. How can HR harness the potential of this emerging tech? Industry expert Steve Boese shares insights.

The DOGE approach: Why ‘slash and burn’ doesn’t work

Wharton expert Peter Cappelli says DOGE's efforts to improve federal government efficiency, which include drastically cutting headcount and requiring task reporting, aren't sustainable for the government or the private sector.

4 steps to achieving transformative change in turbulent times

Amid rising uncertainty and heightened expectations for HR leaders, achieving transformative change is more difficult—yet necessary—than ever.

The collapse of DEI: What went wrong?

Wharton professor Peter Cappelli explores why so many orgs started backing off their DEI pledges, even before the Trump administration’s legal threats.

It’s time to declutter your HR tech stack: Here’s how to do it

Take stock, and then consider a new, better approach to your HR tech ecosystem: a cluster model. It might require compromise but the potential advantages are significant, writes expert Stacey Harris of Sapient Insights.

Skills-based hiring: Where we stand heading into 2025

While many organizations are considering the pivot to skills-based hiring, HR must raise some considerations to ensure the strategy is a fit, Wharton's Peter Cappelli writes.

From AI to company culture and skills, i4cp’s top predictions for 2025

Even though there is no precise science to make predictions for HR, looking ahead at what may impact HR strategy in 2025 can be an important exercise, writes this i4cp expert.

Wages, inflation and the 2024 election: An important message for HR leaders

Real wages have been on a continuous upward trajectory, yet many Americans cite economic frustrations for their presidential vote. Wharton expert Peter Cappelli dives in with what it means to HR.

Where is HR transformation headed in 2025? 6 predictions

The landscape for HR transformation in 2025 will look markedly different from this year, write experts from IA. Here are their best educated guesses for what's to come.

What can airports tell us about modern incivility in the workplace?

Wharton expert Peter Cappelli considers whether fears over incivility in the workplace—and in the country in general—may be missing the mark.

Your workforce hates change. How can you prepare for the future?

New research from i4cp found three core principles of organizations with a future-ready culture imperative for high performance.

Reskilling HR for the future: Navigating the shift to shared services

The transformation of HR through shared services and reskilling is not just about efficiency and cost savings—it's about reimagining the role of HR in driving business success.

The 5 biggest product announcements from HR Tech 2024

The 2024 HR Tech conference did not disappoint when it comes to the new products that debuted at the event, writes HR Tech Chair Steve Boese.

Here’s why measuring company culture is the key to future readiness

The most successful efforts to change company culture are closely measured and consistently monitored, writes Kevin Oakes of i4cp.

The promise, potential—and perils—of AI in HR transformation

As we navigate the AI in HR transformation, the future lies not in choosing between human and artificial intelligence, but in finding an optimal balance.

The gender pay gap isn’t budging enough, but the best companies close it

The journey to close the gender pay gap is long, but with concerted efforts and strategic actions, HR can help accelerate progress, write Josh Bersin and Kathi Enderes.

Take a quick test on culture health: Can your workforce recite your values?

Having leaders who are steeped in the company’s values—and behave in a manner consistent with those values—is a hallmark of a healthy culture, writes i4cp CEO Kevin Oakes. But how do organizations make sure that happens?

What does it mean for HR leaders to ‘support the business’ today?

HR leaders need to protect the business from decisions that will turn around to bite the organization when it comes to turnover and disengagement, writes Wharton's Peter Cappelli.

Is your workforce management technology up to the job?

Sapient Insights Group's Stacey Harris explores why so many HR leaders are replacing their workforce management tech, and what innovations are happening in this space.

Rethinking employee experience: the link between EX and CX

As EX remains a top focus, HR leaders may benefit from bringing a customer experience lens to their work, writes HR Tech Chair Steve Boese.