"Employees aren't disengaged because they don't care; instead it's because benefits are too hard to navigate," said Jonathan Porter, CEO of Castlight Health.
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As AI-driven workflows accelerate and digital interruptions increase, employees are losing the uninterrupted cognitive space required for deep thinking, reflection and effective decision-making.
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Deloitte and Zoom are among the organizations scaling back their benefits offerings. Others weighing their investments can take a page from SMBs.
The post Big firms are cutting PTO. Why SMBs may not have to appeared first on HR Executive.
Leading organizations are treating culture like a system as return-to-office debates continue.
The post Remote work doesn’t break company culture. Poor measurement does appeared first on HR Executive.
In a major policy shift, the Trump administration's marijuana reclassification order eased restrictions for manufacturers and researchers while creating new compliance questions for HR.
The post Marijuana reclassification: What are the most immediate employer impacts? appeared first on HR Executive.
“In a world where AI can help nearly everyone be productive faster, the real differentiator becomes whether an organization is still advancing its people: whether employees are learning to think critically,” says Stephanie Larson of Seramount.
The post Why the ‘AI productivity paradox’ calls for HR’s intervention appeared first on HR Executive.
A Pharmaceutical Strategies Group survey finds employers and health plans prioritizing cost control and cross-benefit management, with growing willingness to trade rebates for stronger utilization oversight amid rising complexity and CGT concerns.
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Despite layoffs in tech and RTO conflicts among financial services orgs, these industries lead a new LinkedIn ranking of companies offering significant career growth opportunities.
The post JPMorganChase, Alphabet, Microsoft: Why LinkedIn tells candidates to bet on these orgs appeared first on HR Executive.
As organizations recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, it’s an opportunity to move beyond awareness toward support.
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A blogger went viral recently for describing her ghostworking strategy. Will more employees follow suit to reclaim power amid shifting dynamics?
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
If your HR is still treating AI as an experiment, this webcast shows how to move pragmatically and confidently to integrated intelligence.
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The annual competition recognizing rising leaders in the HR professional is now open. Nominations will be accepted until July 6.
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LinkedIn data forecasts the jobs and industries offering the most opportunities for new college grads—and they’re not all tech-focused.
The post AI is reshaping entry-level hiring. Where will new grads go? appeared first on HR Executive.
A recent study showed company-owned content accounts for only 15% of brand mentions in early AI search discovery.
The post Who controls your employer brand in the age of AI search? appeared first on HR Executive.
Multinational organizations with operations in the European Union have until June 7 to comply with the new pay transparency law.
The post EU Pay Transparency Directive: The countdown is on appeared first on HR Executive.
Out-of-pocket spending for covered drugs would count toward a patient's maximum out-of-pocket and deductible regardless of where such drugs are purchased under the Every Dollar Counts Act introduced by Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C.
The post New bill would make insurers count all Rx purchases toward patient deductibles appeared first on HR Executive.
Nine out of 10 companies missed hiring goals last year. New research pinpoints the operational failures and the fixes that work.
The post Nine out of 10 companies missed hiring goals in 2025. Here’s what went wrong appeared first on HR Executive.
Starting next year, both orgs will scale back benefits, particularly around paid time off and parental leave.
The post PTO pullback: Did Deloitte, Zoom just set a new precedent? appeared first on HR Executive.
Most enterprise HRIS platforms weren't built to store, manage or audit work done by AI agents, highlighting the need for agent governance.
The post Your HRIS has a ghost org chart. And it’s already running the show appeared first on HR Executive.
At HR Tech Europe 2026, Pandora's people leader shared how a new. tech-driven hiring model cut attrition and delivered business value.
The post How Pandora turned a hiring bottleneck into $200 million in measurable value appeared first on HR Executive.
Gone are the days of standard benefits packages. Today's workplace demands personalized benefits, designed from data-driven decisions.
The post Employee benefits transformation: from generic to personalized appeared first on HR Executive.
The Trump administration proposed a new joint employer rule this week, which advocates for a four-factor analysis to be applied across several laws.
The post The new joint employer proposal: A push for ‘uniformity’ appeared first on HR Executive.
If you are waiting for your vendors to brief you on what is changing in your HR tech stack, you are already behind the conversation.
The post Your HR tech stack is being rebuilt around you. Do you have a voice in it? appeared first on HR Executive.
Words are cheap and only getting cheaper. To improve HR communication, realize that there's more than just AI prompts.
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In an era of mass layoffs, employees are increasingly hanging onto their paid time off as a form of “job insurance."
The post PTO becomes ‘self-preservation’ in an era of job insecurity appeared first on HR Executive.
The Health Secretary argued that policymakers need to promote competition to drive down healthcare costs and fix patient access problems.
The post RFK Jr. vows to end ‘illusion’ of lower premiums under ACA appeared first on HR Executive.
New research from PwC highlights the extent of the employee financial wellness crisis, as 47% of Gen Xers say they will retire later than originally planned because they don’t have enough saved.
The post An emerging talent crisis: Half of Gen X is delaying retirement appeared first on HR Executive.
New data from two benefits surveys reveals what employees are really asking during open enrollment, and why HR may not be hearing it.
The post Employees aren’t confused about their benefits—they’re anxious appeared first on HR Executive.
Stepping in for Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling has worked extensively on gig worker and AI rules.
The post Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling has been a big backer for benefits appeared first on HR Executive.
Without operational readiness, global expansions can end up having a negative impact on business momentum.
The post Global expansion is moving faster than leadership readiness—and that’s the real risk appeared first on HR Executive.
Before the organization buys new technology, HR needs to answer one question: Do we have the skills to make this investment actually work?
The post How HR can break the tech regret cycle appeared first on HR Executive.
The tech giant announced this week its first-ever voluntary early retirement program, for which about 7% of the 125,000 U.S. employees are eligible.
The post Microsoft’s plan for reducing its workforce: Retirement buyout vs. layoff appeared first on HR Executive.
As housing affordability pressures mount, BNY is putting real money behind employees' path to homeownership. Here's what HR leaders should know.
The post BNY puts $6,500 behind employees’ path to owning a home appeared first on HR Executive.
"Patients deserve the same access to mental health and substance-use disorder services as they do for any other medical condition—it's that simple," said Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical Association.
The post Insured Americans face significant hurdles to mental health services appeared first on HR Executive.
Without a proactive strategy to strengthen employee mental health, new research finds, leaves of absence could continue to become more common.
The post ‘Silent burnout’ & mental health leave: a growing HR problem appeared first on HR Executive.
The lived experience described by those on the receiving end of change management is remarkably consistent: cold, transactional and sometimes calculated.
The post Change management is getting more sophisticated. So, why does it feel less human? appeared first on HR Executive.
ICE will now treat a number of I-9 errors that were previously considered minor as more significant violations, with the potential for hefty fines.
The post ICE redefines I-9 violations, reshaping employer compliance strategy appeared first on HR Executive.
A new report from the benefits industry giant outlines HR’s role in the “Success Reset,” which MetLife CHRO Shurawl Sibblies says can drive short- and long-term talent gains.
The post MetLife CHRO: 3 ways HR can lead through uncertainty appeared first on HR Executive.
"These priorities... should be a wake-up call for many health care stakeholders who think the status quo is acceptable and that the days of blank checks will never end," said Elizabeth Mitchell, president and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH).
The post Large employers demand accountability as healthcare prices surge appeared first on HR Executive.
No consensus, no legislation, but plenty of warning signs. Here's what HR leaders should take from the latest AI hearing on Capitol Hill.
The post On Capitol Hill, a debate over who AI at work is really working for appeared first on HR Executive.
The C-suite sits at the center of this problem because workplace culture is a leadership issue, responsible for conditions that allow organizations to perform.
The post 4 workplace culture risks CHROs must address in 2026 to survive in the age of AI appeared first on HR Executive.
Longtime Apple CEO Tim Cook this week announced his successor, emphasizing leadership continuity, values and a defined vision for the future.
The post Apple CEO shake-up: 3 succession lessons appeared first on HR Executive.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
Join us to learn how small design and communication changes can significantly improve HSA engagement, helping employees get more value.
The post Why Your HSA Isn’t Working the Way You Think: New Research on Employee Behavior appeared first on HR Executive.
Almost half of surveyed leaders report that AI has improved employee engagement, a key indicator of the employee experience.
The post Why AI improves employee engagement for some organizations and how to make it work for yours appeared first on HR Executive.
The realities of AI present three leadership trials for organizations, which require HR to reshape how the C-suite conceptualizes leadership.
The post The 3 trials of leadership in the age of AI appeared first on HR Executive.
As mass layoffs driven by AI continue to claim jobs across industries, experts say organizations need to be careful about how they part ways with their employees—particularly if their AI bets don’t pan out.
The post As AI layoff regret surges, will boomerang employees make a comeback? appeared first on HR Executive.
Financial stress can influence engagement, productivity and retention. Outcomes for employees and employers suffer as a result.
The post Financial strain causes drop in retirement savings rate appeared first on HR Executive.
After a hacker used ChatGPT and Claude to breach the Mexican government, even accessing employee data, a new study ranks which countries have the cybersecurity chops to fight back
The post These nations are best equipped to survive AI-powered cybercrime, according to new report appeared first on HR Executive.
Experts say the recent wave of job reductions are “completely reshaping” the tech industry.
The post Meta’s 16,000-person layoff: Coming soon? appeared first on HR Executive.
Workers are sabotaging AI strategies, managers aren't ready and the strategy is mostly theater. Here are 5 AI strategy and adoption myths for HR to fix.
The post Sabotage, silence and strategy ‘built for show’: 5 AI adoption myths appeared first on HR Executive.
This Neurodiversity Awareness Month, HR and managers need to double-down on efforts to build understanding about neurodiversity in their workforces, to support talent strategy and reduce legal risk.
The post Why neurodiversity is driving a compliance crisis appeared first on HR Executive.
Can an employee disclaim responsibility by blaming AI? The short answer is no, but the longer answer requires thoughtful policy, training and oversight.
The post ‘The AI did it’: Why employers cannot accept AI as a scapegoat appeared first on HR Executive.
As Silicon Valley engineers compete to spend the most AI "tokens," business leaders are left to question the most effective way to measure the real impacts of AI usage at work.
The post From Meta to Salesforce: Will the ‘tokenmaxxing’ trend go beyond Silicon Valley? appeared first on HR Executive.
Celebrities are increasingly lending visibility to issues like mental health, which could influence employee benefit utilization.
The post How celebs like Tom Brady and Lady Gaga are reshaping employee benefits appeared first on HR Executive.
UnitedHealthcare's Brian Thompson, now OpenAI's Sam Altman. Attacks on execs are rising, and the workforce fallout could impact HR teams.
The post OpenAI, UnitedHealthcare and escalating violence towards industry executives appeared first on HR Executive.
An NLRB dispute involving Atlassian highlights how HR must balance employee voice, executive criticism and conduct standards.
The post Atlassian, Amazon and Tesla disputes: ‘open culture’ under pressure appeared first on HR Executive.
UKG lays off 950 employees amid ongoing global transformation. Severance details emerge as company eyes frontline workforce products.
The post UKG cuts 950 jobs in latest round of restructuring appeared first on HR Executive.
The more hiring is shaped by AI, the more candidates are learning to present themselves for AI. And the more they do that, the more interchangeable they become.
The post AI hiring is creating a sea of sameness appeared first on HR Executive.
In a first-of-its-kind settlement, the tech giant last week agreed to pay the federal government over allegations it relied on “discriminatory employment practices.”
The post IBM, DEI and a $17 million warning shot appeared first on HR Executive.
The great opportunity is if employees are empowered to use their discretion to figure out how to do things better.
The post Incentives for AI use: A ‘spectacularly bad idea’ appeared first on HR Executive.
A U.S. Congressman resigned this week after sexual abuse allegations, with one political influencer warning of a #MeToo movement resurgence.
The post ‘#MeToo part 2’: Is another reckoning on the way? appeared first on HR Executive.
Flexible work arrangements help small businesses compete for talent, but only if they’re set up the right way.
The post Why flexibility wins in a tight labor market—and where it can backfire appeared first on HR Executive.
New ECB research on AI and hiring in Europe challenges the doom narrative, but signals HR leaders can't afford to wait on workforce planning.
The post Data shows AI is not replacing European workers yet, but the clock is ticking appeared first on HR Executive.
John Thornton, an Amalgamated Life veteran, is seeing some supplier shrinkage but also signs of stability.
The post Stop-loss insurers are using new tools to ‘laser’ out more patients appeared first on HR Executive.
The parent company of social media platform Snapchat announced Wednesday it was cutting about 16% of its workforce globally.
The post Snap cuts 16% of its workforce: Another AI layoff appeared first on HR Executive.
Meta disclosed base salaries as high as $650,000. What HR leaders should know before using the figures as a benchmark.
The post What Meta’s visa filings tell HR leaders about the real cost of AI talent appeared first on HR Executive.
The regulatory fog shows no sign of lifting. That’s where compliance AI agents can help.
The post Regulatory chaos is coming. AI agents are already ahead of it appeared first on HR Executive.
Upper-middle class tripled since 1979 despite fewer marriages, according to new research. Here are the facts behind the figures.
The post How HR can build on American’s upper-middle class boom appeared first on HR Executive.
New research on GLP-1s point to a clear need for more sustainable models—ones that pair access with clinical oversight, behavior change and cost management strategies.
The post 93% of uncovered employees would start GLP-1s if reimbursed appeared first on HR Executive.
Gallup's 2025 data puts the continent at the bottom of the global engagement table. For HR leaders gathering in Amsterdam next week, the numbers are both a challenge and a business case.
The post Europe ranks last in employee engagement. How can HR help? appeared first on HR Executive.
"If HR can't clearly connect the dots between engagement, retention and contribution to EBITDA, it's not a business case," says Rebecca Wettemann, CEO of Valoir, an analyst firm experienced with the business impact of HR technology.
The post When employee engagement gets cut, who’s to blame? appeared first on HR Executive.
State lawmakers are increasingly scrutinizing employers’ use of AI and automated decision tools to set or influence employee compensation.
The post State lawmakers seek to regulate employer use of AI for wage decisions appeared first on HR Executive.
The governance structures being written into union contracts today are a preview of what regulators and employees may soon expect broadly.
The post Increasingly, the next labor negotiation isn’t about wages. It’s about who controls the bots appeared first on HR Executive.
As organizations embrace AI, Anthony Salcito of Coursera emphasizes that success hinges on human capabilities complementing technological advancement.
The post Human intelligence: The key to navigating the rapid acceleration of AI appeared first on HR Executive.
Employee demand for GLP-1s continues to surge as prices are primed to start lowering, prompting many orgs to rethink plan design to balance employee expectations and costs.
The post GLP-1s are getting cheaper: Now is the time to act appeared first on HR Executive.
Exclusively pursuing AI for productivity benefits will lead to strategy design that overlooks the tech’s true potential for driving enterprise growth, says IBM CHRO Nickle LaMoreaux.
The post IBM CHRO: Focus on AI productivity at your own risk appeared first on HR Executive.
Most organizations are evaluating AI on a process-by-process basis following investment. But this approach limits results.
The post HR investment in AI is booming, but most companies aren’t seeing meaningful results appeared first on HR Executive.
While nearly three-quarters of healthcare executives believe their own organizations will be as strong or stronger in 2026, more than half expect the healthcare industry overall to face a worse year ahead, according to a new survey of industry executives.
The post Healthcare leaders think industry will struggle in 2026 appeared first on HR Executive.
Legislative efforts in Mexico to redefine the HR function highlight broader conversations about the evolving nature of people management into a more strategic focus.
The post Why Mexico may soon ban the term ‘human resources’ appeared first on HR Executive.
As healthcare costs soar, new ADP research finds that employees increasingly can't meet unexpected costs, prompting risky care decisions.
The post How rising healthcare costs are reshaping employee behavior appeared first on HR Executive.
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET
From hiring to development and all the way to succession planning, you’ll learn how Slim Chickens expanded from a single location in Arkansas to almost 300 locations worldwide.
The post The Recipe for Growth: Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon on Scalability and Succession Planning appeared first on HR Executive.
Thursday,May 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET
By pulling ourselves out of complex processes and eliminating needless work, we have the power to focus on the aspects of our jobs that really matter.
The post Keep It Simple: How to Reduce Unnecessary Workplace Complexity appeared first on HR Executive.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET
Join us as hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed of H3 HR Advisors discuss the trends and priorities impacting HR’s expanding role.
The post Top HR Trends and Priorities for 2026 appeared first on HR Executive.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET
As the forward movement of automation and AI makes once-essential skills obsolete, career advancement is a major concern.
The post Upskill, Reskill and Retain: How to Future-Proof Your Workforce appeared first on HR Executive.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET
If you’ve ever wanted to add an exciting new dimension to your organizational culture, this webinar is one you won’t want to miss.
The post Unreasonable Hospitality Author Will Guidara on Transformative Leadership and People-First Culture appeared first on HR Executive.
From Oracle to Meta, Big Tech is reshaping its C-suite around AI infrastructure, even as thousands of workers face layoffs.
The post Behind Oracle’s CFO hire: AI-era executives secure key roles in Big Tech appeared first on HR Executive.
As AI and humans are increasingly asked to work alongside one another, it is redefining the role of the middle manager.
The post Caught in the middle: Manager roles shift as AI, humans come together appeared first on HR Executive.
New Pew data projects sweeping demographic shifts by 2100. HR leaders shouldn't wait for the century to turn to build the right workforce.
The post This is what the global workforce will look like by 2100, according to new research appeared first on HR Executive.
Unlike large companies, small business founders and HR leaders are navigating six major tax code changes, new retirement plan credits and reporting rules, multi-state payroll compliance and shifting trade costs largely on their own.
The post 5 tips for SMBs to help take on tax season appeared first on HR Executive.
A few weeks into the tenure of new Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, the company reportedly is laying off about 1,000 workers, highlighting how a change from the top quickly cascades through the workforce.
The post New CEO, new layoffs? What Disney’s story tells us appeared first on HR Executive.
Oracle's mass layoff, potentially the largest in tech this year, is putting severance design under scrutiny as HR leaders benchmark its terms against Block and other recent cuts.
The post Oracle’s layoff package puts severance benchmarking under the microscope appeared first on HR Executive.
The same tools that drive efficiency may also erode the very human capabilities organizations depend on.
The post When employees become tools of the tool: AI’s risk to employee development appeared first on HR Executive.
Government economists predicted in 2010 that the plans would spend $1.6 trillion. The plans actually spent 11% less.
The post Employers have helped rein in healthcare costs, but the fight isn’t over appeared first on HR Executive.
Box CEO Aaron Levie says that, despite widespread fears about AI job displacement, the tech tells an "optimistic" story, especially for one role.
The post Box CEO: This is the one job AI won’t replace appeared first on HR Executive.
Employers should brace for an uptick in employee pushback against return-to-office policies as gas prices continue to rise, highlighting a deepening employee financial wellness crisis.
The post Soaring gas prices fuel the RTO debate: ‘Is it ethical…?’ appeared first on HR Executive.
AI harassment isn't just a deepfake problem. Any employee with a phone can target a colleague, and most workplace policies aren't ready.
The post When AI becomes a weapon: The harassment risk HR leaders might miss appeared first on HR Executive.
Consumers are increasingly using HSAs to purchase over-the-counter medications, medical supplies and wellness products alongside everyday purchases.
The post Hospitals still drive the largest HSA dollars appeared first on HR Executive.
Chief People Officer Stephanie Lilak says the org is driven by a talent philosophy that focuses on both internal mobility and innovative talent attraction, catapulting it to the Global Top Employer list.
The post What propelled Mondelēz to Global Top Employer status appeared first on HR Executive.
At its core, executive presence is the felt experience of leadership. And HR plays a pivotal role in shaping whether presence is authentic and steady, or rehearsed and brittle.
The post Executive presence isn’t perfomative. It’s alignment appeared first on HR Executive.
The most profitable companies in tech are cutting tens of thousands of jobs. That doesn't mean the best talent is suddenly available.
The post 79,000 tech jobs cut, but the talent war isn’t over appeared first on HR Executive.
