Businessolver research finds executives in toxic organizations are more likely to report financial growth, but warns mounting workplace risks may threaten long-term performance.
The post The bottom-line impact of surging toxic cultures appeared first on HR Executive.
"In stop-loss, we're seeing average premium increases in the mid-teens, in some cases, above 20%," William Ziebell, the chief executive officer of Gallagher's employee benefits consulting and brokerage business said.
The post Stop-loss costs keep climbing, Gallagher warns appeared first on HR Executive.
For the first time, both parents in two-parent households work full time, and they're feeling the squeeze. This expert says flexibility is key.
The post Amid benefits rollbacks, employers face a summer challenge appeared first on HR Executive.
As employees expect more flexibility in coverage delivery, small businesses may want to consider the ICHRA.
The post 5 reasons small businesses should consider ICHRAs for health benefits appeared first on HR Executive.
Meta suspended its keystroke tracking program after sensitive worker activity data was found accessible internally, according to reports.
The post Meta’s AI training program sparks new employee data, trust concerns appeared first on HR Executive.
Several new reports suggest employers are continuing to remain cautious when it comes to if, and how, they’ll cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss.
The post The rise of ‘GLP-1 plus’: Employers rethinking weight-loss drug coverage appeared first on HR Executive.
Experts at the Mercatus Center recently explored the possibility of employer health tax exclusion repeal.
The post Change or repeal employer-sponsored health benefits tax exclusion, analysts say appeared first on HR Executive.
The Institute for Leadership and Work, formerly the HR Policy Institute, announced this week that Peter Fasolo and Connie Hadley are stepping down from their leadership roles.
The post Peter Fasolo, former J&J CHRO, steps down from leadership institute appeared first on HR Executive.
If you’re asking a vendor, "Does it use AI?," you’re asking the wrong question. Instead ask: "Has the platform been built for governance?"
The post The one question worth asking every AI vendor appeared first on HR Executive.
New research warns that AI-driven “knowledge decay” can erode hiring trust, turning polished processes into unreliable decisions.
The post AI in hiring: ‘A risky game of telephone’ appeared first on HR Executive.
One expert says AI use in hiring is creating serious legal risks, as evidenced by a high-profile lawsuit against Workday.
The post AI hiring: Is efficiency worth the legal risk? appeared first on HR Executive.
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm ET
Join leaders from Hertz, Quantum Health, Carrum Health and Sword Health for a discussion on how proactive advocacy and connected care can help employees navigate their MSK journey with confidence while improving outcomes, supporting appropriate care decisions and creating a more seamless healthcare experience.
The post Advocacy in Action: Improving MSK Outcomes Through Connected Care appeared first on HR Executive.
Most companies haven't built the muscle to hold both AI and risk at once, which means the CHRO ends up holding it personally.
The post The CHRO’s impossible mandate: Move fast on AI, slow down on risk appeared first on HR Executive.
There is a growing imbalance between labor supply and job openings.
The post States with too many workers—and states that need more appeared first on HR Executive.
Workday hiring bias case advances in California, keeping FEHA and ADA claims alive and raising new HR vendor risk questions.
The post Judge refuses to dismiss most Workday hiring bias allegations appeared first on HR Executive.
Leadership teams need to answer one question plainly: Do company data privacy practices match how people work every day?
The post Data privacy: How to mitigate risk in distributed work environments appeared first on HR Executive.
Hilton's workplace culture report reveals hospitality 'hacks' that HR leaders everywhere, in every sector, can use.
The post Hilton’s leadership lessons for a hybrid, anxious workforce appeared first on HR Executive.
New Medicaid work rule requires 80 hours of monthly activity for eligibility, and HR leaders should prepare for related employee questions.
The post New Medicaid work rule puts verification burden on employers appeared first on HR Executive.
The author is seeing more demand for a new kind of executive coaching that lets leaders confront existential questions.
The post The next frontier of leadership development: internal, not external appeared first on HR Executive.
Top software companies now generate nearly 3.5x more revenue per employee than average firms. See where HR tech orgs fit in.
The post Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday and the revenue-per-employee race appeared first on HR Executive.
Some insurers and TPAs do simply refuse to provide data, but, much more often, they will put up less obvious barriers, according to one House committee witness.
The post Do TPAs still lock up employer claims data? House hearing witness says yes appeared first on HR Executive.
The insurance giant recently axed healthcare coverage for its 19,000 sales agents and their spouses, along with compensation and other changes.
The post State Farm agents accuse company of ‘false promises’ after benefits overhaul appeared first on HR Executive.
California’s new AI layoff order raises the stakes for HR leaders, signaling tougher expectations ahead, even before formal rules take effect.
The post Employers face a ticking clock under California’s AI layoff order appeared first on HR Executive.
As medical and pharmacy expenses climb, large employers are adjusting plan design, limiting drug spending growth and expanding targeted support like caregiving and financial wellness benefits.
The post Half of large employers plan to raise employee out-of-pocket healthcare costs appeared first on HR Executive.
Germany's workers rate their lives well but their jobs poorly. New Gallup data reveal a widening gap, and a $164 billion price tag.
The post What Germany’s low engagement reveals about the rest of Europe (and beyond) appeared first on HR Executive.
Buying AI training is not the same as buying the mindset and behavioral changes needed to adopt and implement AI.
The post Buying AI training doesn’t buy your employees AI skills appeared first on HR Executive.
Meta layoffs and AI shakeups have pushed staff morale to the edge, and the company's own CTO admits the damage may be hard to undo.
The post Inside Meta, layoffs and AI shakeups have pushed morale to the edge appeared first on HR Executive.
Doomjobbing reflects the practice of an applicant not reading the job description in full prior to applying; research shows 4 in 10 do this.
The post Why ‘doomjobbing’ is overwhelming recruiters, hurting job seekers appeared first on HR Executive.
Among people who get insurance through an employer, 4 in 10 cited affordability challenges, while 54% of those who purchase insurance on their own.
The post Even insured Americans are struggling to afford healthcare, study finds appeared first on HR Executive.
Organizations need HR to help determine what work humans should do in the age of AI; here are 4 ways HR leaders can help define that work.
The post 4 ways CHROs must redefine HR’s value as AI redefines work appeared first on HR Executive.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET
In this panel, benefits and healthcare leaders will explore how employers can evaluate women’s and family health benefits through the lens of clinical outcomes, total cost of care, and workforce impact, while identifying what distinguishes truly integrated, outcomes-driven solutions from traditional coverage-focused offerings.
The post How the best HR leaders evaluate benefits appeared first on HR Executive.
Nobel Prize winner Demis Hassabis says "imitative behavior" is prompting some orgs to view layoffs going hand-in-hand with AI advances.
The post Google exec: AI isn’t killing jobs—copycat layoffs are appeared first on HR Executive.
This increase reflects the convergence of several powerful forces reshaping the healthcare landscape, according to a PwC report.
The post Healthcare costs projected to surge 9% in 2027 appeared first on HR Executive.
SpaceX's IPO made thousands rich overnight. Most HR leaders can't match that, but they can still win the AI talent war.
The post What SpaceX’s historic IPO means for recruiting AI talent appeared first on HR Executive.
Younger employees are curious about AI and keen to use it; older employees are navigating a question about where their expertise fits.
The post The CHRO’s next AI challenge: Closing the confidence gap appeared first on HR Executive.
Employees often understand implementation challenges long before project teams do.
The post Why most transformation efforts fail before rollout even begins appeared first on HR Executive.
A federal judge struck down the $100K H-1B fee, but with an appeal likely and courts split, HR leaders can't afford to stand down.
The post Federal judge tosses $100K H-1B fee but legal fight is far from over appeared first on HR Executive.
Workplace decision investigations are designed to provide companies with a factual foundation for deciding what occurred and what should happen next.
The post Why workplace investigations are exercises in judgment, not certainty appeared first on HR Executive.
After a massive round of layoffs that were described as being driven by AI transformation, the social media CEO is sounding off on what went right—and wrong.
The post Meta’s Zuckerberg: ‘We’ve made mistakes’ in AI transformation appeared first on HR Executive.
Forty-two Texas hospitals received warnings, which is the most of any state.
The post Trump administration warns over 500 hospitals facing fines for price disclosure failures appeared first on HR Executive.
AI access can vanish overnight. What HR leaders need to know about the Anthropic ban, vendor trust and workforce risk before the next disruption hits.
The post Inside the Anthropic ban that shut down global AI access in 48 hours appeared first on HR Executive.
Digital nomad visas opened a legal path for U.S. employees to work abroad. HR is being asked to handle pay, equity and management.
The post Digital nomad visas: global mobility trends employers aren’t prepared for appeared first on HR Executive.
Workplace mental health must be a priority for every company, and timely recognition of employees can go a long way to achieving this goal.
The post Mental health days aren’t the problem—workplace culture is appeared first on HR Executive.
From Disney to JPMorgan, AI token dashboards are becoming the new workplace scoreboard, even when they miss real business impact.
The post From Disney to Meta, ‘tokenmaxxing’ is exposing AI’s measurement problem appeared first on HR Executive.
Tokio Marine HCC predicts the market will continue to tighten in 2027.
The post Stop-loss cost trends are still getting worse: Tokio Marine HCC appeared first on HR Executive.
A serious company crisis means HR leaders must focus on employees first. However, planning mistakenly prioritizes systems over people.
The post The biggest mistake HR leaders make in a crisis appeared first on HR Executive.
A new report finds nearly half of workers say some of their job skills have already gone stale and training cycles aren't keeping up.
The post Half of workers say their job skills are already outdated appeared first on HR Executive.
LIMRA research director Kimberly Landry said it’s concerning that some workers, especially Gen Z employees, are reducing 401(k) contributions because of rising health insurance premiums.
The post Benefits satisfaction overestimated by employers, creating future retention risk appeared first on HR Executive.
As AI agents expand in HR, compliance infrastructure is becoming a liability question and most organizations aren't ready.
The post Compliance tech is becoming a strategic priority, as AI expands in HR appeared first on HR Executive.
Here is the uncomfortable truth: More compliance does not automatically lead to increased safety. Sometimes it creates fear.
The post When compliance kills trust: The psychological safety blind spot appeared first on HR Executive.
A recent study shows that workers consider the workplace skills gap as much a management issue as a technical one.
The post Who’s right about the skills gap: Employers or employees? appeared first on HR Executive.
Thursday, August 20, 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.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET
Everyone is talking about AI, from AI scheduling assistants to AI resume reviewers. But how will it work for your HR processes?
The post HR State of the Union: Understanding AI’s Impact on Your Business appeared first on HR Executive.
With regulatory complexity accelerating, leave management is emerging as a critical test of HR modernization and operational resilience.
The post Fragmented leave laws are slowing HR operations, report finds appeared first on HR Executive.
The organizations that thrive aren't those that accurately predict the future. They're the ones that build the capacity to adapt.
The post Fisker’s collapse offers a warning about designing for disruption appeared first on HR Executive.
Those looking at removing workplace flexibility may want to consider that it may be what is helping most with productivity.
The post As burnout rises, leaders should think twice before cutting flexibility appeared first on HR Executive.
Dr. Lorna Friedman, Mercer's global health leader, thinks all organizations should review their pandemic plans on a regular schedule.
The post Ebola risks should be key focus for benefits, HR leaders: Mercer appeared first on HR Executive.
New data shows 96% of companies cut senior L&D roles in five months. Is redistributing training to frontline managers a strategy or a gamble?
The post 96% of orgs eliminated senior L&D positions this year, new data reveals appeared first on HR Executive.
Several HR tech firms top Comparably's 2026 employee-rated career growth list. Here's what workers say these companies are doing right.
The post Paycom, Salesforce and ADP rank among top companies for career growth appeared first on HR Executive.
As AI and demographic shifts reshape the workforce, Cohesity’s chief people officer argues that the organizations built to last rethink everything.
The post How HR leaders can turn the ‘silver tsunami’ into a talent advantage appeared first on HR Executive.
New research finds 68% of candidates want a hiring process that deprioritizes resumes. Do HR teams and employers agree?
The post AI is devaluing resumes, masking identity of top talent, research finds appeared first on HR Executive.
Behavioral data presents an opportunity when it comes to AI disruption, serving as the digital trail that work leaves behind.
The post 7 ways your workforce can thrive through AI disruption appeared first on HR Executive.
About 6% of the plan participants were using the weight-loss drugs.
The post GLP-1s drive 20% of prescription spending at large self-funded plans appeared first on HR Executive.
The DOL rescinded its 2024 overtime rule, but HR leaders can't simply hit undo. Here's what to review before making changes.
The post What the DOL overtime rule reversal means for HR appeared first on HR Executive.
HR teams have gone through this before with integrations. The package is the same, it's just that the label now reads "AI."
The post Caveat emptor: how the AI gold rush is repeating HR’s old mistakes appeared first on HR Executive.
Marsh and Mercer tracked the leadership failure behind disengagement, AI underperformance and escalating workforce risk.
The post Leadership gaps are driving multiple workforce risks, data shows appeared first on HR Executive.
NAREE panelists say teamwork and a sense of belonging are key to bringing workers back.
The post The top office amenity? Other people appeared first on HR Executive.
A recent Bain & Co. report shared recommendations for reframing AI costs as CEO issues rather than IT issues, with orgs reporting success.
The post Only 4% of orgs are hitting AI savings targets: Here’s what they’re doing differently appeared first on HR Executive.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET
If you want to add an exciting new dimension of leadership to your organization's culture, this webcast 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.
Skillsoft's CPO, Ciara Harrington, says AI is forcing HR leadership to rethink talent strategy, starting with whether a hire is even the right answer.
The post ‘Do I need a human?’: Skillsoft CPO on HR’s new talent strategy appeared first on HR Executive.
The effort will also affect reviews of care for children in some specialties, such as heart care, lung care and bone care.
The post UnitedHealthcare to cut pediatric prior authorization requirements by two-thirds appeared first on HR Executive.
It is fair to say that the tide of opinion has shifted on remote work, and opinion is more important than facts in driving decisions.
The post Opinion, not evidence, is driving RTO decisions appeared first on HR Executive.
More than half of leaders seek 4x ROI from AI, according to a survey, but more than 40 percent of them are stuck at proof of concept.
The post The AI dilemma: Leaders are ready for results, but stuck in proof of concept appeared first on HR Executive.
Remote People CEO Antoine Boquen discusses global hiring and the compliance traps that catch even seasoned HR teams off guard.
The post The countries winning the global talent race appeared first on HR Executive.
Workers are using AI on the job without formal training. New research shows why that gap is a growing risk for organizations.
The post Workers turn to social media for AI training as employers lag appeared first on HR Executive.
One question is whether some employers will experience a surge in new hires with chronic health problems.
The post The employer implications of Medicaid’s proposed work mandate appeared first on HR Executive.
Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report has always been required reading for CISOs. This year, it should be key for every HR leader, too.
The post Data breach report reveals new risks for HR leaders appeared first on HR Executive.
"We will figure it out" is costing organizations their best people. Here are the four kinds of ambiguity HR is not yet measuring.
The post The most expensive sentence in HR: ‘We’ll figure it out’ appeared first on HR Executive.
It's the second time in four years that Uber layoffs have affected its people team; the company says AI has little to do with the move.
The post Why Uber is cutting nearly 1/4 of its HR team appeared first on HR Executive.
CHROs often enjoy being deeply in the work to the exclusion of other critical areas of focus.
The post When strategic leaders become project managers appeared first on HR Executive.
As AI floods recruiting pipelines with polished-but-indistinct applications, new data suggests the class of 2026 brings something automation can't replicate.
The post Current hiring processes aren’t built to find AI-ready graduates, data finds appeared first on HR Executive.
Monster analyzed the 30 highest-volume non-health-care occupations, ranking them by fill times and fill-rate performance.
The post The hiring speed divide: Which roles move fastest? appeared first on HR Executive.
According to a new survey, job candidates aren't just using AI to help with interview questions; AI is used in the full process.
The post Why your employer brand now has an AI problem appeared first on HR Executive.
Employee engagement is at a low and these HR leaders say the real problem is how work itself is designed and communicated across the org.
The post Employee engagement sinks as workers struggle with digital overload appeared first on HR Executive.
Once dissatisfaction sets in, it's tough to keep new hires: 78% of dissatisfied new hires plan to leave before the end of their first year.
The post New-hire satisfaction plunges when jobs don’t match expectations appeared first on HR Executive.
More than half of insurance brokers (56%) are now actively recommending or implementing ICHRAs.
The post ICHRA adoption doubles as employer health costs surge appeared first on HR Executive.
Organizations that are pulling ahead on AI capability are the ones that measured first, according to new benchmark data. Skills platform Workera’s 2026 AI Skills Enterprise Benchmark Report, based on 88,753 assessments, found that verified AI skills aren’t the same thing as self-reported proficiency. This gap represents a growing risk for HR leaders who rely […]
The post Verified AI skills lag far behind what employees self-report, new data finds appeared first on HR Executive.
The mandate for HR leadership is no longer to “nurture culture.” It’s to engineer it. Measurably. Systemically. At scale.
The post Culture theater? 10 persistent myths that keep organizations stuck appeared first on HR Executive.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to generate at least $17 billion in lost workplace productivity globally, according to research from UKG released ahead of the event. The survey of 8,000 employees across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, the U.K. and the U.S. finds 37% of workers plan to adjust their schedules […]
The post World Cup could cost employers $17 billion in lost productivity appeared first on HR Executive.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET
When it comes to I-9 compliance, every employer in the U.S. is affected. Make sure you don’t miss this valuable conversation.
The post Form I-9 Compliance: Meeting Audit Requirements With Confidence appeared first on HR Executive.
New data shows organizations are prioritizing retention and wellbeing as performance demands rise and leaner teams continue to take on more responsibility.
The post New data: As AI shrinks teams, the cost of losing top talent is surging appeared first on HR Executive.
The gap between working operationally and within strategy isn't a big one. Many companies don't ask for it, and CHROs don't push for it.
The post Why strategic CHROs don’t wait for an invitation appeared first on HR Executive.
New data shows 60% of this year's tech layoffs are tied to AI investment and automation. Here’s how HR can help ease confusion.
The post Are AI tech layoffs real? New data reveals a complicated story appeared first on HR Executive.
Workers ages 45 to 61 are filling many prescriptions, and they have many surgical procedures scheduled.
The post How Gen X could drive up corporate benefits costs appeared first on HR Executive.
Both HDHP and EBHRA plans saw increases by the IRS for 2027, to go along with similar increases for health savings accounts.
The post 2027 HDHP, EBHRA limits set by IRS appeared first on HR Executive.
For many workers, office technology issues are not rare disruptions but recurring parts of the workday that chip away at time and momentum.
The post Tech issues interrupt most workers multiple times a day appeared first on HR Executive.
The IRS announcement means the maximum contribution is growing more slowly than medical care costs.
The post Individual HSA contribution limit to rise 2.27% in 2027 appeared first on HR Executive.
With AI adoption, what begins as an effort to manage risk gradually produces what innovation struggles to survive under: bureaucracy.
The post The innovation-bureaucracy paradox: How corporate AI adoption fuels bureaucracy appeared first on HR Executive.
The EU AI Act is raising the bar on AI hiring tools, and for HR, its reach extends well beyond Europe's borders.
The post How the EU AI Act impacts global standards for AI in hiring: Expert insights appeared first on HR Executive.
According to a new report, the number of workers over 55 is growing, creating concerns over long-term stability and more questions.
The post 23% of the US workforce is 55 or older: the retirement wave is coming appeared first on HR Executive.
