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How to help workers struggling after a mass shooting

Kathryn Mayer - January 23, 2023

Experts offer six strategies for supporting workers, including checking in with employees, sharing mental health resources and more.

Gifting to employees? Consider offering them your gratitude

Tom Starner - December 13, 2022

Employees are eager for seasonal gifts, but many employers may be missing out on the chance to build engagement and lower turnover.

‘The ultimate HR act:’ These lessons from 9/11 remain relevant today

Phil Albinus - September 9, 2022

Two decades later, HR leaders are dealing with a different, more disruptive crisis but one that is also testing what it means to address employee needs.

6 ways to help employees after the Texas mass shooting

Kathryn Mayer - May 25, 2022

Experts offer strategies for supporting workers.

What employers are doing to get creative about rising inflation

Kathryn Mayer - December 29, 2021

As prices rise, HR leaders are being tasked with innovating to reduce the burden on employees.

This will be HR’s biggest challenge in 2022

Tom Starner - December 29, 2021

With the pandemic dragging on, HR leaders continue to face new hurdles.

Why 2022 will demand deeper HR action on wellbeing

Jen Colletta - December 29, 2021

As variants threaten to prolong a pandemic many had hoped would have been behind us by now, employees will continue to need support.

Top 3 warning signs your remote culture won’t work for 2022

Julie Rieken - December 29, 2021

The right policies and actions need to be in place to ensure long-term remote and hybrid work are successful.

Workplace bullying: A ‘wildly out of control’ epidemic

Bruce Shutan - December 29, 2021

As the U.S. lags other countries in addressing the issue, experts offer advice for HR leaders.

What’s next for HR after court reinstates Biden’s vaccine mandate?

Kathryn Mayer - December 23, 2021

Quick action and communication are key, experts say.

Holiday spirit: Some employers handing out bonuses, extra PTO

Kathryn Mayer - December 23, 2021

After another tough pandemic year–plus a hot job market–many organizations are stepping up year-end benefits.

2 tangible ways 2021 should transform DE&I for good

Jen Colletta - December 22, 2021

The past year has emphasized how traditional approaches need to be reexamined, says one expert.

7 employer strategies to support growing mental health challenges

Kelly McDevitt - December 22, 2021

Communication and improving access to care are among the tactics organizations can embrace.

HSAs, FSAs and 401(k)s: 11 numbers to know for 2022

Kathryn Mayer - December 22, 2021

From health savings account contribution limits to HDHP deductibles, here’s a look at what’s changing, and what’s not, come January.

Brooks: Did 2021 finally break HR?

Ben Brooks - December 21, 2021

Reflecting on a year filled with dramatic change, challenge and chaos that may reshape HR forever.

9 principles to help HR leaders prepare for ransomware attacks

Phil Albinus - December 21, 2021

To start, HR and HR information systems leaders need to take the threat seriously.

How HR can stay ahead of the ‘benefits renaissance’ in 2022

Emily Taylor - December 20, 2021

Three things you should consider to ensure your benefits programs are competitive and wellbeing-focused.

Beyond the Great Resignation: 3 trends shaping the future

Phil Albinus - December 20, 2021

HR leaders need to look up from their current challenges to see and prepare for the trends that are looming in the next decade.

Why The Home Depot builds its own employee retention solutions

Phil Albinus - December 17, 2021

Thanks to its vast footprint and 500K+ workforce, the DIY hardware giant crafts its own HR technology.

Kroger adds penalties for unvaccinated. Will more employers follow?

Kathryn Mayer - December 17, 2021

The move sends a strong message to employees who choose not to be vaccinated.

HRE’s number of the day: employer vaccine mandates

Kathryn Mayer - December 16, 2021

About half of organizations have already implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate or are planning to.

Bersin: How do we hire in this crazy labor market?

Josh Bersin - December 16, 2021

Six tips for strengthening your hiring strategy heading into 2022.

How to support employees’ mental health during the holiday season

Kathryn Mayer - December 16, 2021

Emotional wellbeing support, stress management programs, flexible schedules and more can help workers.

The ‘force’ of justice is strong with this DEI leader

Jen Colletta - December 15, 2021

Virgin Pulse’s Dr. Marlette Jackson is finishing up her first year leading the organization’s justice-focused initiatives.

Why employees are redefining what work will look like in 2022

Aaron Smith - December 15, 2021

As the wants and needs of workers evolve, employers will need to keep up next year.

Sage-Gavin: Why it all comes down to connection

Eva Sage-Gavin - December 15, 2021

In her final HRE column, Eva Sage-Gavin reflects on how she has come full circle.

The 5 biggest benefit trends of 2021

Kathryn Mayer - December 14, 2021

The pandemic continued to shape innovation in the benefits space.

5 retention strategies for combatting the Great Resignation

Peter Corless - December 14, 2021

Employers must get creative with retention and cater to the needs and wants of today’s workforce.

Inside Hootsuite’s COVID-driven mental health strategy

Kathryn Mayer - December 14, 2021

Among its new wellness initiatives, the social media management company is offering a lottery for extravagant trips to those who use all their PTO by the end of 2021.

COLLECTION: Strategies to manage coronavirus in the workplace

HRE Editorial Staff - December 13, 2021

Check back with us daily as we provide the latest news and insights to how HR can best respond for the betterment of their employees.

HR is life! HR is life! 3 leadership lessons from ‘Ted Lasso’

Michael S. Cohen - December 13, 2021

For 2022, take inspiration from these quotes from the award-winning show and ... "Believe!"

4 reasons global HR tech investment is surging in 2021

George LaRocque - December 10, 2021

Learning, talent, even payroll getting attention amid what's shaping up to be a record year for HR tech.

How Micron pivoted its tech strategy to achieve global pay equity

Phil Albinus - December 10, 2021

A data engineering firm helped the memory and storage giant level the playing field of its base pay, cash bonuses and stock awards.

Employees want more from work in 2022. Here’s how to deliver

Jen Colletta - December 9, 2021

HR leaders say employers have to be attuned to new employee expectations.

Amid Build Back Better, why paid leave is HR’s social responsibility

Adam Goldberg and Aimee Gindin - December 7, 2021

As employers await a Senate vote on President Biden’s social spending bill, how could the legislation impact the future of paid leave policies?

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