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In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, employee benefits have transitioned from mere perks to strategic tools for talent acquisition, retention, and overall employee satisfaction. They aren’t just a part of an employee’s compensation package; they’re a marketing tool that companies can use for effective recruitment. As we look to the future, HR leaders […]
Paid time off (PTO) is a mainstay of benefits packages, but too many companies are failing to maximize its value. A significant majority of employees don’t use all the PTO allocated to them each year, and this creates a series of problems for companies. For one thing, it means employees aren’t getting the full benefit […]
As the first point of contact for employee claims, HR directors often find themselves with the challenging task of assessing sensitive situations. This, coupled with ensuring both the company’s policies are followed, and employee’s concerns are addressed, can feel daunting. With HR directors playing a vital role in minimizing legal risks for their organizations, here […]
Where people do their work has been at the center of raging controversy as companies assess their needs and make decisions to either mandate RTO or keep flexible options like remote or hybrid work. Employees have strong opinions and expectations where they want to work, with their tension mounting when they are told they must […]
Corporate giants like Disney, Meta, and Target are making headlines with DEI policy reversals, spurred by recent anti-DEI executive orders. But what’s the real cost? These shifts can breed employee distrust and drive attrition. In our latest Q&A, change management expert Shannon Gabriel, VP of Leadership Solutions at TBM Consulting, reveals the critical mistakes leaders […]
As the first point of contact for employee claims, HR directors often find themselves with the challenging task of assessing sensitive situations. This, coupled with ensuring both the company’s policies are followed, and employee’s concerns are addressed, can feel daunting. With HR directors playing a vital role in minimizing legal risks for their organizations, here […]
Guest: Sadie Funk and Sara Redington from The Best Place for Working Parents What family-friendly policies matter most to working parents in 2023? As recent workforce studies have shown parents making a return to the workplace, with participation totals for parents with children under 18 now climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, how can companies build […]
Get ready to revolutionize your benefits! This episode of HR Works explores the future of flexible benefits—unlimited PTO, hybrid work, and more. Sony Jean-Michel Thornton, Sr. HR Business Partner at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, joins to take a closer look at the growing demand for employee benefits that offer more flexibility and choice. With over […]
Welcome back to HR Works, and our ongoing ‘Deconstructing DEIB’ series. Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords anymore—they’re battlegrounds. We’re seeing them play out in boardrooms and on the news, and it’s leaving HR leaders wondering, ‘How do we navigate this?’ Today, we’re cutting through the confusion with Amira Barger, a leading DEI expert […]
In the latest episode of HR Works, Liz Almeida, Chief Human Resources Officer at Panasonic Corporation of North America, and speaker at HCI’s Spark HR 2025, joins. Almeida isn’t just managing HR; she’s orchestrating a symphony of potential. Driven by a passion to ‘unlock potential,’ her approach transcends conventional HR practices, creating an environment where […]