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Fortune 500 study: personalization, AI deficit in job candidate experience

Despite demand for AI and personalization from job candidates, a study found that Fortune 500 employers are way off the mark.
Tom Starner
Fri Jan 17th, 2020 | 2 min read

Starbucks adds new dimension to mental health benefits

The retailer is the latest company to expand its mental health offerings.
Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed Jan 8th, 2020 | 3 min read

10 best places to work in 2020

Glassdoor's employee choice list of best places to work includes such large employers as In-and-Out Burger and Southwest Airlines.

Nick Otto
Wed Dec 18th, 2019 | 8 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

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

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

Does the presence of employees on corporate boards help companies?

The newly revived Toys "R" Us will feature a "mirror board" composed entirely of employees.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Mon Nov 18th, 2019 | 3 min read

Trilogy Health Services expands education-assistance benefits

The employer has seen retention and utilization rates soar since expanding efforts to help workers pay off debt.
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
Mon Nov 18th, 2019 | 3 min read

Partnership aims to help vets succeed in their next ‘mission’

Shift and Lambda School teamed up to arm veterans with new tech skills.

Tom Starner, a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, has been covering the human resource space and its component parts for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Nov 15th, 2019 | 2 min read

Leading in times of disruption

Do you know how to harness those employees who can help turn disruption into opportunity?
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
Tue Nov 12th, 2019 | 5 min read

Veterans entering the civilian jobs market can face hurdles

Despite often having more experience and education than their civilian counterparts, vets still struggle to land good jobs.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Mon Nov 11th, 2019 | 3 min read

Here’s the good news about building a diverse talent pipeline

A new study has linked women leaders to increased profits.
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 7th, 2019 | 2 min read

Bank of America’s interns are its primary source of new talent

Former interns make up more than 70% of the bank's incoming class of full-time hires this year.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Mon Nov 4th, 2019 | 3 min read

Here are 5 ways to retain ‘career nomads’

Sought-after employees are intellectually curious and prize appreciation and recognition.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Tue Oct 29th, 2019 | 2 min read

What’s driving workers’ demand for education benefits?

A new survey of 30,000 U.S. workers suggests causes include automation anxiety and college debt.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Thu Oct 24th, 2019 | 2 min read

So just how good are your organization’s bosses?

National Boss's Day may be an opportune time to consider areas for improvement.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Oct 16th, 2019 | 3 min read

Employees to bosses: ‘I can do your job better!’

Many employees think they'd be more effective than their managers.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Mon Sep 9th, 2019 | 3 min read

New course dovetails with diversity trends

A new University of Notre Dame program seeks to equip women with critical leadership skills.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Tue Sep 3rd, 2019 | 2 min read

Why Mentoring is Critical for Success

Mentorship can significantly improve diversity and inclusion , if you know how to do it right.

Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who has been covering the human resource space and its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed Aug 21st, 2019 | 2 min read