Talent Management

Is ghostworking scaring employers? Why it should be, according to this HR leader

Nearly 60% of employees surveyed said they regularly pretend to work, a frightening prospect for managers and HR leaders. How employee recognition can be a key to turning this trend around.

HR-IT friction: It’s the hidden drag on your hiring and AI strategies

Here’s how to bridge the gap between HR and IT, drive shared ownership of the hiring engine and elevate talent acquisition as the strategic force that it is.

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.

This skills-focused L&D approach is centered on clarity, not content

L&D isn’t a one-time event—it’s a continuous flow. In today’s fast-changing world, this expert says HR teams must focus on what drives impact now, not what might help later.

Struggling with summer turnover? 4 areas to fix today

Turnover is typically higher during the summer than the rest of the year. An ADP HR expert offers ways to blunt that potential productivity killer.

How some Medicaid work requirements hurt freelancers and gig workers

As Medicaid programs begin stricter verification enforcement, policymakers must address their structural flaws, this workforce management expert writes, or risk wrongly penalizing some workers.

SAP to acquire SmartRecruiters, growing its talent acquisition capabilities

The company announced plans to acquire the TA software provider known for high-volume recruiting and, according to one analyst, 'already positioned for the next generation of hiring.'

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.

HR’s Rising Stars: Elevating through education at Dell

Gabrielle Rodman, global program management lead for the technology company, is modernizing leadership development and employee training with a focus on retaining high-potential talent.

HR’s Rising Stars: Creating people-centric, tech-powered HR at Amazon

Drew Howell, global HR leader, has leaned into data and relationship-building to drive meaningful improvements in efficiency and engagement at World Wide Fulfillment by Amazon.

HR’s Rising Stars: Leading the AI-first talent strategy at ServiceNow

Sarah Tilley, SVP global talent management and acquisition, represents the next generation of HR leadership as her nominators wrote: "strategic, talent-first and deeply human-centered."

Unlocking ROI: The Total Economic Impact™ of Recognition Programs with Forrester

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET

Whether you're designing a new employee recognition program or optimizing an existing one, the question is the same: how can recognition drive measurable business outcomes?

HR’s Rising Stars: Advancing people success at Schneider Electric with a ‘heart and mind’ approach

Mai Lan Nguyen, SVP Human Resources, North America, says if organizations want employees to "actually solve problems for our customers, we really do have to craft the right employee experience.”

Beyond the Buzzword: Defining and Developing HiPo Talent -Unpacking High Potential in Today’s Organizations

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

In this engaging session, you'll hear practical insights, challenge long-standing assumptions, and walk away with actionable strategies to elevate your HiPo approach.

Want to build a workforce with AI fluency? A chief people officer’s playbook

"HR's responsibility is to help employees understand not just what AI is, but how it can support their growth," says Amy Mosher, chief people officer at HR tech platform isolved.

The rise of fractional executive leadership: What’s driving the interest?

The share of executive job postings mentioning interim leadership potential has skyrocketed in recent years. Three experts share what's behind the rise of fractional executive leadership.

5 winning global TA tips from a remote-first chief people officer

"To me, fast-adapting [TA] means staying ahead of both macro labor market shifts and micro-level changes in candidate expectations, while being agile enough to adjust strategies in real time," says Barbara Mathews, chief people officer at Remote. 

Inside Constant Contact’s high-growth recruitment strategy: Practical steps for HR leaders

"This rigorous, forward-looking planning process minimizes guesswork, sharpens role definition and amplifies the quality and impact of every hire," says Constant Contact talent exec Steve Winkel.

Sustainability as a talent tool? Make it genuine, these CHROs say

Employees increasingly crave purpose-driven work, including with employers that invest in sustainability efforts. Here's how Pandora, IKEA and Bloom Energy are aligning their talent and sustainability strategies.

How Domino’s and Best Western use onboarding to retain talent for the long-term

"A successful onboarding process isn't something that happens in a week," says this expert. These two iconic brands are investing the time and getting it right.

Coaching in a skills-short, AI-rich era. Plus news from Upwork, Deel and more

“AI can mirror back what you say … but it can’t yet fully replicate the empathy, nuance and real-world experience that a skilled human coach brings,” says this workplace expert.