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Employee Recognition

What employers get wrong—and right—about benefits communications

HBLC speaker Jennifer Benz sounds off on the latest communications trends.
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
Tue Feb 11th, 2020 | 2 min read

Josh Bersin: Performance and rewards in the future of work

Everyone is a leader in the future of work, and it is important in 2020 that we redefine what leaders do.
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. View Article
Josh Bersin
Wed Jan 29th, 2020 | 3 min read

Is it time for a culture check-up?

Organizations are increasingly recognizing that culture is far more than just a buzzword.

Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Mon Jan 27th, 2020 | 9 min read

Joan Lunden sounds off on HBLC keynote address

Former ‘Good Morning America’ co-host teases upcoming keynote at the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference.
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
Wed Jan 15th, 2020 | 3 min read

The rise of the employee-experience platform

Employees are increasingly clamoring for consumer-grade tech experiences at work that also help them feel connected to their colleagues and organization.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Jan 2nd, 2020 | 6 min read

Here are the latest trends in employee bonuses

More companies are basing bonuses on multiple factors of performance.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Tue Dec 31st, 2019 | 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

Here’s why employees hate open-plan office spaces

Only 28% of American employees favor having an open office floor plan.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Nov 1st, 2019 | 2 min read

The true business cost of a poor candidate experience

Recruiters should own the entire interview process to ensure a positive experience for all candidates.
Jacqui Maguire
Thu Oct 31st, 2019 | 4 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

The importance of distinguishing appreciation from recognition

Human emotion can create distinct differences between recognition and appreciation while at work.
Amy Leschke-Kahle
Thu Oct 17th, 2019 | 3 min read

Aon is Selling a Chunk of its Talent Business

The global professional-services firm says it wants to focus on its clients' "evolving needs."
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Apr 18th, 2019 | 2 min read

Do Gen Zers and Millennials Expect Too Much, Too Soon?

Younger job candidates and employees tend to expect quick advancement in the workplace.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Apr 12th, 2019 | 3 min read

Holding Leaders Accountable for Employee Recognition

Progressive companies are adding a new layer to recognition programs.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Wed Mar 20th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here are the 5 Steps to Creating a Culture of Appreciation

Unlock the compounding benefits that result from your employees feeling seen, heard and valued.
Golbie Kamarei is an organizational behavior expert and Chief People Officer at the culture first employee feedback company Culture Amp. View Article
Golbie Kamarei
Fri Mar 1st, 2019 | 3 min read

What’s New in Employee Engagement?

Companies can enhance employee engagement with personalized, real-time solutions.
Jennifer 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 Jun 4th, 2018 | 3 min read

Employers Need to Revamp Total-Rewards Programs

How can organizations optimize rewards programs to increase employee-retention rates?
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Mon May 21st, 2018 | 4 min read

Using a ‘Startup Mentality’ to Keep Employees Engaged

Peer-recognition programs and "responsive connectivity" can help organizations grow.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Apr 12th, 2018 | 3 min read

Survey: It Pays To Be Fair

Employers are keenly aware that employee engagement and satisfaction have fast become elusive culture goals.
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pa., who has been covering the human resource space and all of its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Mon Nov 27th, 2017 | 3 min read

Vacation: All They Ever Wanted

Most employees would actually prefer more time off in lieu of a holiday celebration.
Andrew R. McIlvaine is senior editor for talent acquisition at Human Resource Executive. He oversees coverage of talent acquisition and recruiting and also edits the weekly Recruiting Trends Bulletin e-newsletter and its associated website, RecruitingTrends.com. View Article
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Nov 22nd, 2017 | 3 min read