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Is your careers site accessible?

A recent Supreme Court action on a notable website accessibility case may be a reminder for HR to take action.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Oct 11th, 2019 | 3 min read

Employers are doubling down on financial wellness. Is it helping?

Data shows that 69% of workers are stressed about their finances, with 72% worrying about their personal finances at work.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Oct 11th, 2019 | 3 min read

How will the Supreme Court vote on LGBTQ protections?

A closely divided vote—in either direction—is looking extremely likely.
Tom Starner, a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Thu Oct 10th, 2019 | 5 min read

FDIC insures new parents with some paid family leave

The government agency will offer six weeks paid time off to new moms and dads beginning next 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 a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He can be reached at [email protected] or follow him on twitter @Ottografs. View Article
Nick Otto
Wed Oct 9th, 2019 | 2 min read

3 things HR needs to think about in the event of a recession

Gartner's Brian Kropp says HR needs to consider lessons learned from past economic downturns.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Oct 9th, 2019 | 3 min read

How Hispanics could impact the future economy

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, a new report highlights the economic potential of the rapidly growing Hispanic workforce.

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
Wed Oct 9th, 2019 | 4 min read

This is why you have to take employee experience seriously

To drive change, HR must put EX in the driver's seat.
Tom Starner, a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, has been covering the human resource space and all its component processes for over two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Wed Oct 9th, 2019 | 2 min read

Smucker’s sweetens leave benefits for employees

The food company is giving new moms and dads 12 weeks of paid time off, as well as expanding vacation time and adding a pet bereavement benefit.
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Oct 8th, 2019 | 2 min read

Starbucks percolates its family-friendly benefits

Starbucks expands fertility benefits services to help cover health and drug costs.
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 [email protected] or follow him on twitter @Ottografs. View Article
Nick Otto
Mon Oct 7th, 2019 | 2 min read

HR Tech 2019: 3 takeaways from Ravin Jesuthasan

Automation won’t make workers irrelevant, the consultant and author says.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Oct 4th, 2019 | 2 min read

HR Tech 2019: 10 innovations for a more inclusive world

Today's innovators delivered their ideas via fast-paced, five-minute "TED Talk" style presentations.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Oct 4th, 2019 | 4 min read

Here’s what Gen Z is looking for at work

Economic security is a top concern, a new report finds.
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
Fri Oct 4th, 2019 | 2 min read

HR Tech 2019: How Walmart, FedEx Ground are using virtual reality

HR leaders share how virtual reality is reshaping training at their companies.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019 | 3 min read

HR Tech 2019: Averbook: ‘IT doesn’t own digital strategy. HR does’

Analyst says a digital strategy is about engaging employees to deliver a better experience.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019 | 4 min read

HR Tech 2019: PILOT coaching platform wins Pitchfest

Ben Brooks is the CEO and founder of PILOT, a coaching platform and 2019 Pitchfest winner.
Michael J. O'Brien
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019 | 2 min read

HR Tech 2019: Wellness program helping fight burnout

Onsite health coaches, mindfulness training and more have helped the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s 16,000 employees lower their stress.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019 | 2 min read

HR Tech 2019: A deep dive with a Top 100 Influencer

Kronos' Aron Ain shared what his company does to retain great people.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019 | 3 min read

Walmart to pilot new healthcare benefit initiatives

The nation’s largest employer will test a suite of new health benefits including access to featured providers.

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 [email protected] or follow him on twitter @Ottografs. View Article
Nick Otto
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019 | 2 min read

HR Tech 2019: Marcus Buckingham on 9 lies HR needs to stop believing

Marcus Buckingham kicked off Thursday’s HR Tech debunking common HR myths.
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
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019 | 2 min read

HR Tech 2019: How to get started on HR analytics

Panasonic's Lydia Wu offered a how-to on getting a talent analytics function up and running.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Oct 2nd, 2019 | 3 min read