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Skills, leadership and learning: 3 talent management areas to watch

Next year, talent management leaders will increasingly lean into new strategies for hiring, leadership development and L&D, among other areas, experts say.

6 hot benefits topics for HR leaders to watch this year

Paul Fronstin of the Employee Benefit Research Institute expects 2025 will bring continued challenges with rising healthcare and pharmacy costs, along with newer concerns with data integration and AI use.

Change will accelerate in 2025; how HR can keep up

Demands for transformation along with challenging dynamics for talent attraction and retention are among the factors that will shape HR leadership this year, experts say.

Corporate DEI: What to expect in 2025 with the new Trump administration

Although more than 25% of Chief Diversity Officers will see budget increases in 2025, most CDOs also anticipate greater pressure on their initiatives in the new year. experts say.

How Microsoft’s chief people officer built a dynamic company culture

Nearly a decade ago, Kathleen Hogan, Microsoft’s chief people officer, was tasked with transforming the organization’s “know-it-all” culture into a “learn-it-all” culture. Despite the success of the transformation, Hogan says the work is never done.

How to add more meaning, impact to your holiday event

HR leaders can transform a company's upcoming holiday event by combining team-building with giving back to the community, these experts say.

Microsoft’s chief people officer gives a preview of its new AI agent

The software giant this week unveiled a new AI agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, which is already bringing benefits to Microsoft's HR teams.

How HR’s ideas are driving the next wave of tech innovation

As new use cases arise, CHROs can capitalize on the innovative value of partnerships with their organization's HR tech vendors.

Skills: Why they’re ‘incredibly pivotal’ in the future of work

HR Tech keynoter Ravin Jesuthasan says a skills focus isn’t new, but modern conditions make skills even more pivotal.

Why any skills transformation must start with employee engagement

To drive skills and boost productivity, HR leaders need talent visibility. This ServiceNow leader says employee engagement must come first.

A majority of employees regret their open enrollment decisions. What can HR do?

More than half of employees surveyed recently said they're disappointed in their open enrollment choices last year, with Gen Z registering the most regret. Here is what HR leaders can do to help.

Why HR leaders need to watch the Fed’s interest rate decisions

The Federal Reserve and Bank of England both cut interest rates this week in attempts to stimulate their nation's economies. HR will feel the effects.

Skills development tech is going ‘next level.’ How HR can help

Watch the RedThread Research co-founder's video interview about the evolution of skills management and tech's role in making skills data actionable.

How CHROs can improve collaboration with the rest of the C-suite

CHROs are gaining more attention and influence at the C-suite table, but this does not necessarily translate into better collaboration with other members of the executive leadership team. Hear Gartner’s group vice president provide collaboration strategies in this video interview.

4 keys to a winning TA transformation, according to a Deloitte leader

Bhawna Bist says holistic TA transformation integrates strategy, experience, process and technology.

CEOs’ top concerns for 2025 and what they mean for HR

Workers have slid to fifth place on a list of CEO priorities, according to Gartner research. What's driving the change? In this video interview, a Gartner expert explores CEOs' concerns and their impact on HR.

2025 return-to-office trends: Will Amazon and Dell lead the way?

Employer policies around return-to-office will continue to recalibrate next year, experts say, creating challenges and opportunities for HR.

PepsiCo people leader: Gen AI has ‘changed the game’ for product roadmaps

A global people leader digs into the impact of emerging HR tech—including the newest wave of conversational and agentic AI.

Recession or not, 6 ways HR can support employee financial wellness

Financial wellbeing is already a priority for most employers, and a possible recession could boost its importance. A benefits expert offers advice for HR leaders looking to do more to support their employees.

On its own, AI is just tech. This expert says true transformation is ‘the people part’

This exclusive video interview from HR Tech highlights the importance of HR leaders adopting a disruptive mindset to navigate digital transformation.

How HR can make tough conversations with CEOs more productive

CHROs and chief people officers often have to have difficult conversations with their CEOs, including on the topic of returning-to-office. Hear the best strategies to find success.

How Workday’s HR team resolved a flexibility dilemma

Although the software giant already offered a flex work policy, where employees could spend half of the work week away from the office, some employees wanted even more flexibility. Here's what Workday's HR team did to address the issue.

Can tech boost DEIB? See why this diversity strategist says it can

In this video interview, an HR Tech speaker emphasizes how technology can support operational DEIB goals and provide tangible returns on investment.

The biggest HR pain points people leaders face—and what they’re doing about them

HR leaders discuss the major challenges they're facing today, from looming compliance issues to standardizing data across a global company. Hear what they have to say in this video interview from HR Tech.

Innovation at IBM: Announcing the 2024 HR Executive of the Year

Nickle LaMoreaux of IBM never intended to make a career out of human resources, but the HR Executive of the Year has become a "role model" for the profession, one judge of the competition said.

How the HR Honor Roll winner delivered transformation at UPS

Since 2020, Darrell Ford, CHRO at UPS and this year's HR Honor Roll winner, helped the org turn around a failing HR transformation, including with new tech, a new operating model and new emphasis on learning and development.

How HR leaders are using AI in their daily work today

Practitioners and company executives share real-life examples of how AI in HR is helping their organization's HR teams boost performance.

Delivering bad news about benefits? How to improve your strategy

This open enrollment season, one expert shares how HR leaders can improve their communication when delivering news about benefits changes.

As new HR Policy Association leader takes over, what are the org’s priorities?

As AbbVie CHRO Tim Richmond assumes the HR Policy Association chair role, he is focused on helping HR navigate evolving leadership challenges. Hear what Richmond says is top of mind in this video interview.

How Marriott boosted engagement by focusing on flexibility over remote work

Post-pandemic, Marriott faced a dilemma: Employees were pressing for remote work but the hotel giant needed them on-site. Hear how Marriott's CHRO came up with a strategic solution.

Former Google CHRO describes what makes a strong HR executive

Laszlo Bock shares his insights for how HR leaders who want to become CHROs can deliver what CEOs and boards of directors want from their C-suite HR leaders. Hear his advice in this video interview.

How important is the word ‘equity’ to corporate DEI efforts?

Company policies focusing on equity are coming under increasing scrutiny. Here are issues to consider around the future of corporate DEI.

What’s the secret to Marriott’s 26-time Best Companies to Work For award?

For over two decades, the international hotel chain has made Fortune’s annual list, ranking in the top 10 for the past two years. Culture is a key driver of that success, says CHRO Ty Breland.

HR dilemma: Are managers ignoring return-to-office policies?

Despite official return-to-office policies, most managers in the U.K. aren't strictly enforcing these mandates. Here's how this can impact an organization and what HR leaders should do.