News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
SHRM Foundation President on Unlocking Potential The U.S. faces a talent crisis with millions of skilled candidates overlooked due to outdated hiring practices. The SHRM Foundation’s Center for a Skills-First Future aims to bridge this gap by transforming how employers approach talent acquisition. In HRchat 824, I talk with SHRM Foundation President Wendi Safstrom. Wendi […]
The boundary between professional and personal life has never been more blurred. As Dr. Alexander Lovell, Research Director at the O.C. Tanner Institute, reveals in HRchat episode 821, employees worldwide are increasingly operating in “survival mode” rather than thriving at work, and the consequences extend far beyond productivity metrics. Alex introduces guest host Dr. Bill Howatt us to the […]
How Employee Networks Drive More Hires In a world increasingly dominated by AI-powered recruiting tools, the human touch of employee referrals might just be your organization’s secret weapon. Mike Stafiej, CEO and founder of ERIN, joins me on the HRchat Show to reveal how properly implemented employee referral programs drive five times more hires while cutting […]
The importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace When you picture a workplace, what comes to mind? Deadlines, meetings, emails, maybe a quick coffee break? While these are all integral parts of the workday, one crucial factor often gets overlooked: employee health and wellbeing. Aleks Szymanski, President, Scrypt, Inc., the company behind Workarma, explains […]
In recent years, sustainability has emerged as a driving force not only behind what products people buy, but where they want to work as well. Deloitte’s 2024 survey across 44 different countries found that 72% of Gen Zers and 71% of Millennials say that environmental credentials and policies are important when considering a potential employer, […]
The Future of Work is Here! By Jackye Clayton, Associate Editor at HR Gazette If you missed UNLEASH America 2025—aka The International Festival of HR—in Vegas, you genuinely missed the HR event of the year. Picture the smartest minds in HR and tech, gathering to shape the future of work, leadership, and innovation. But don’t […]
Jeremy Clarkson’s recent column made me laugh – as always – but one line stopped me cold. Reflecting on scams and deception, he claimed, “No one ever checks” when it comes to CVs. “Say you got a first from Oxford,” he suggests. “No one will check.” As someone who’s spent years at the front line of background […]
HR and Decoding Human Potential Ever wonder why traditional hiring processes fail so often? In HRchat episode 806, The Predictive Index’s Chief People Officer, Jackie Dube talks with me about how data-driven talent optimization transformed their approach to finding and developing exceptional talent. Jackie shares the compelling evolution of PI’s interview process. She explains how […]
As businesses navigate increasingly competitive markets and complex economic environments, employee onboarding has become a critical touchpoint for long-term success. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), companies are now able to streamline onboarding in ways that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the new hire experience. But with speed and automation comes a challenge: […]
The Annual Performance Review Is Dead: Leveraging AI Instead For decades, annual performance reviews have been the cornerstone of employee evaluation. Yet, mounting evidence suggests that these infrequent assessments are not only outdated but also detrimental to both employee engagement and organizational growth. It’s time for HR professionals to acknowledge the shortcomings of traditional reviews […]