As AI governance frameworks emerge and malicious threats grow more sophisticated, HR leaders who embrace an expanded cybersecurity role will position their organizations for success while elevating the function's strategic importance.
HR leaders are already walking a fine line between cost control and benefit competitiveness. "The loss of subsidies doesn't just affect individuals; it reverberates through the employer system," according to Ben Light from benefits tech platform Zorro.
"Instead of one high-stakes conversation at year's end, employees receive ongoing dialogue about their growth, which builds momentum, trust and alignment throughout the year," says Jackie Dube, chief people officer at workplace behavioral assessment solution The Predictive Index
Wharton's Peter Cappelli shares eye-opening research on companies that have introduced AI: What was the impact on productivity, headcount and business strategy?
To truly address what keeps boards of directors up at night, CHROs must pivot from reporting on the past to projecting the future—showing direction, identifying risks and demonstrating control over the levers that matter most.
HR teams often lack communication resources during the busy open enrollment season. This HR leader offers no-cost ways to simplify benefits information and get the most out this crucial time.
Careful plan design, managing high-cost categories and leveraging alternative approaches can help employers contain costs while avoiding wholesale disruptions and maintaining overall employee engagement.
When it comes to open enrollment, if everyone's involved but no one is in charge, even the most capable teams fall into familiar traps. Here's how to avoid them.