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Why introverts struggle to climb the corporate ladder

Introverts can bring diversity of thought to organizations, but they're under-represented in the ranks of U.S. business leadership.
Maura C. Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and marketing communications consultant based in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. She writes for Human Resource Executive® magazine about HR trends on best practices, talent development, healthcare and benefits, technology, legal issues and more. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Fri Jan 24th, 2020 | 2 min read

In search of (artificial) intelligence

The hottest emerging jobs have one thing in common: AI.
Jim Romeo
Mon Jan 20th, 2020 | 5 min read

Fourth Industrial Revolution brings challenge and opportunity

New study lays out a significant shift for HR, as the function strives to redefine its mandate.
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Fri Jan 10th, 2020 | 3 min read

A beautiful day in your neighborhood? 5 lessons for HR from Mr. Rogers

Lessons from the iconic children's show star have direct application to the Neighborhood of Human Resources.
Michael S. Cohen
Fri Jan 3rd, 2020 | 4 min read

How ‘OK, boomer’ can provide a teachable moment

The viral quip sheds lights on the complexities of age discrimination in the workplace.
Anthony J. Oncidi and Cole Lewis
Fri Jan 3rd, 2020 | 5 min read

Why instilling business ethics is key for an engaged workforce

Here's how HR executives and organizations can address their policies and processes to instill and champion a culture of ethical behavior.
Elizabeth Clarke
Fri Jan 3rd, 2020 | 5 min read

Humans plus AI improves cybersecurity risk response

A new study shows the importance of combining human intelligence with machine learning and AI tools.
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Thu Jan 2nd, 2020 | 2 min read

Jason Averbook: Your top 10 HR priorities for 2020

If you don’t set priorities that are strategic and proactive, you will spend the year ahead reacting.
Jason Averbook is HRE’s People Side of Digital columnist. Averbook is a leading analyst, thought leader and consultant in the area of HR, the future of work and the impact technology have on that future. He is the co-founder and CEO of Leapgen, a global consultancy helping organizations shape their future workplace by broadening executive mindset to rethink how to better design and deliver employee services that meet the expectations of the workforce and the needs of the business. Averbook recently spoke at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. View Article
Jason Averbook
Mon Dec 30th, 2019 | 8 min read

Josh Bersin: Here’s my reading list for 2020

Dive into these titles to start the New Year off with fresh ideas for business strategy.
Josh Bersin writes HRE’s HR in the Flow of Work column. Bersin is an analyst, author, educator and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces around the world. He recently spoke at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, Oct. 1 through 4. View Article
Josh Bersin
Mon Dec 23rd, 2019 | 5 min read

2019: A look back at the leaders’ agenda

You can better plan where you’re headed when you reflect on where you’ve been.
HR Leadership columnist Eva Sage-Gavin is a distinguished HR thought leader and former CHRO with more than three decades of broad experience in Fortune 500 global consumer, technology and retail corporations. She currently serves as the senior managing director for Accenture’s global talent & organization consulting practice and as a technology Board Director. View Article
Eva Sage-Gavin
Wed Dec 18th, 2019 | 5 min read

HRE Survey: What’s keeping you up at night?

Share your thoughts on HR’s biggest pain points in HRE’s annual survey.
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 Dec 16th, 2019 | 2 min read

John Sumser: Throw away your easy button—it’s the 21st century

Technology is rapidly advancing, but our ability to understand its consequences is developing more slowly.
Emerging Intelligence columnist John Sumser is the principal analyst at HRExaminer. He researches the impact of data, analytics, AI and associated ethical issues on the workplace. John works with vendors and HR departments to identify problems, define solutions and clarify the narrative. He recently spoke at the HR Tech Conference. View Article
John Sumser
Fri Dec 13th, 2019 | 4 min read

Employers zero in on education benefits

Employers offering education assistance programs increased significantly in the last year.
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 Dec 13th, 2019 | 3 min read

Taking another look at blind employees

Visually impaired individuals can bring valuable skills to the workplace, yet many struggle to find employment.
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Thu Dec 12th, 2019 | 4 min read

Apple defends its ‘Most Admired for HR’ crown

HRE’s list highlights employers on four criteria including innovation and people management.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade and holds a degree in economics from Boston College. He can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Dec 10th, 2019 | 3 min read

How the world’s most admired companies drive D&I

Companies that lag behind their competitors in diversity will find it more difficult to attract top talent and build a good reputation among employees.
Nathan Blain, Mark Royal and Melvyn J. Stark
Tue Dec 10th, 2019 | 5 min read

50 of the most admired for HR

With this year's focus on diversity and inclusion, these companies are on the forefront in using diverse talent to leverage efforts to drive business strategy and performance.
Nick Otto
Tue Dec 10th, 2019 | 10 min read

Jason Averbook: Creating a digital mindset for a new decade of work

Gearing up for Workforce 2020 requires significant shifts on the part of HR leaders.

Jason Averbook is HRE’s People Side of Digital columnist. Averbook is a leading analyst, thought leader and consultant in the area of HR, the future of work and the impact technology have on that future. He is the co-founder and CEO of Leapgen, a global consultancy helping organizations shape their future workplace by broadening executive mindset to rethink how to better design and deliver employee services that meet the expectations of the workforce and the needs of the business. Averbook will be speaking at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, Oct. 1 through 4. View Article
Jason Averbook
Wed Dec 4th, 2019 | 6 min read

These are the skills recruiters of tomorrow will need

Rapid changes in the TA sphere mean recruiters need to sharpen certain proficiencies.

Maura C. Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and marketing communications consultant based in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. She writes for Human Resource Executive® magazine about HR trends on best practices, talent development, healthcare and benefits, technology, legal issues and more. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Thu Nov 21st, 2019 | 2 min read

2020 trends for HR to consider

From adaptability to transparency, employers have a lot to keep in mind when looking ahead into the new year.

Nick Otto is HRE’s senior digital editor. He is a professional communicator with more than a decade of demonstrated accomplishments in newspaper and trade publishing. He has spent the past five years covering the employee benefits space and holds bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He can be reached at notto@lrp.com or follow him on twitter @Ottografs. View Article
Nick Otto
Wed Nov 20th, 2019 | 2 min read