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Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who has been covering the human resource space and all of its component processes for over two decades. He can be reached at [email protected].
Employee Benefits

Loneliness on the job: An emerging health issue

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A recent survey by Cigna found that loneliness is a growing threat to worker mental and physical health, putting productivity at risk.
Recruitment & Retention

Evolving employee expectations: What are workers willing to compromise on?

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While pay has always topped the list of employee expectations, today's workers are also placing a high value on flexibility, new research finds.
Employee engagement

‘Quiet cracking’: Is respect the solution to employee disengagement?

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The "quiet cracking" crisis suggests widespread employee disengagement. One expert offers solutions that center on respect for the employee.
Employee Benefits

Will Trump’s new EO really lower prescription drug prices?

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An original author of the Affordable Care Act explores what the new federal push to lower prescription drug prices could do—and what it may be missing.
Compensation

Employees are worried about how tariffs will affect their pay. Should they be?

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A new Towers Watson survey found current economic conditions, such as proposed tariffs, are driving up employee stress about pay—even though many employers don't share the concern.
Culture

Why this CHRO says it’s time to ‘destroy’ traditional workplace culture

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Traditional strategies for developing workplace culture—which are brought to life through recognition, L&D, benefits and more—aren't working for frontline employees.
Employee Wellbeing

Hybrid work and employee health: fewer sick days, less stress

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While some employers are demanding a return to the office, new research finds flexible work options can provide meaningful improvements to employee wellbeing.
Employee Benefits

PTO conversion policies and other signs of rising benefits flexibility

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As employers increasingly recognize the diversity of their employees' needs, it's giving rise to more flexible and creative benefits.
Hiring

Amid tariff uncertainty, could global hiring be the smartest option?

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With worldwide tariffs in play under President Trump, domestic job creation may slow. This expert says global hiring is the most strategic employer response.
Leadership

In today’s hybrid workplace, it’s time to ground ‘helicopter’ managers

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A recent survey found that employees are unhappy with these managers, whose close surveillance may be driving disengagement and turnover.
Culture

Why ‘broken’ virtual meeting culture could be a risk to the bottom line

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HR leaders concerned about productivity may want to reexamine their virtual meeting culture, according to a new survey.
Employee Benefits

How this firm is rethinking the 401(k) to boost employee wellbeing

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KPMG's strategy enables all employees to receive an annual lumpsum contribution to their retirement savings, regardless of whether they contribute to it themselves.
Performance Management

Elon Musk requires task reporting. Is this a best practice for HR?

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Task reporting—which requires employees to submit lists of accomplishments or work—is a misguided attempt at boosting productivity, experts say. Yet, many employees report working fewer hours than expected. What can HR do?
AI and machine learning

For HR success in 2030, focus on these 3 key areas today

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Over the next five years, a new report finds, HR professionals must lead with strategic vision to align people and business strategies.
Culture

This company publishes 360-degree feedback. Is it working?

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Using "courageous communication," including through companywide 360-degree feedback, has transformed culture and performance at healthcare data analytics firm Garner Health.
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