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Ever wonder who’s shaping the future of how we work? Meet KeyAnna Schmiedl, the powerhouse Chief Human Experience Officer (CHXO) at Workhuman. She’s not just a leader; she’s a visionary dedicated to making work, well, more human! What Does a Human Experience Officer Actually Do? As Workhuman’s CHXO, Schmeidl is at the helm of their people function, […]
We’ve all had to deal with unsavory types: power-hungry bosses, know-it-alls, lazy coworkers. Difficult people are everywhere, but why? Why are difficult people difficult? “Because it works,” says Psychologist Bruce Christopher as he took the stage during SHRM 25 to answer just this. His presentation set out to build a foundation for how HR professionals—and, […]
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, which, given the subject matter of the case, impacts employers nationwide. The Ames decision confirmed that all Title VII plaintiffs alleging employment discrimination – regardless of whether they belong to a majority or minority group – […]
It’s a common assumption in today’s workplace that younger employees, having grown up with smartphones and social media, will naturally adapt to new technology faster than their older colleagues. But new data from the Yooz 2025 Workplace Tech Resistance report tells a different story—one that challenges these generational stereotypes. The Surprising Data: Gen Z […]
As more and more of the new generation enters the workforce, their strengths and talents are coming to light. Gen Z is adaptable, morally conscious, and incredibly hardworking when they feel valued, and as they progress through the world, it’s HR professionals’ jobs to hone these skills into true difference-makers in the workplace. During SHRM […]
In today’s fast-changing job market, a big shift is happening: more companies are focusing on what talent can do rather than just what degrees they have. Big names like Tesla and Google are leading the way, no longer requiring four-year degrees for certain jobs. This week on HR Query, we’re joined by Heidi Barnett, President of Talent Acquisition […]
As we close in on the end of SHRM 25, HR professionals are racing around the venue to make sure they’re getting the latest and greatest advice HR leaders are offering, and it’s clear some of the best has been saved for last. Our biggest takeaways from today revolve around HR’s ability to support and […]
Day 2 of SHRM 25 keeps the conversation rolling on HR’s biggest struggles, and the strategies and solutions are only getting more innovative. The theme for many sessions today seemed to focus around the five generations that currently make up the workforce. From the silent generation to Gen Z, each brings a unique list of […]
SHRM 25, one of the largest HR conferences in the world, kicked off this weekend. We landed in the beautiful town of San Diego on Sunday in time for the initial events, sparking the conversations around HR professionals’ biggest challenges. After day one, we’ve found 3 strategies all HR leaders need to take back home. […]
We’ve all had to deal with unsavory types: power-hungry bosses, know-it-alls, lazy coworkers. Difficult people are everywhere, but why? Why are difficult people difficult? “Because it works,” says Psychologist Bruce Christopher as he took the stage during SHRM 25 to answer just this. His presentation set out to build a foundation for how HR professionals—and, […]
As more and more of the new generation enters the workforce, their strengths and talents are coming to light. Gen Z is adaptable, morally conscious, and incredibly hardworking when they feel valued, and as they progress through the world, it’s HR professionals’ jobs to hone these skills into true difference-makers in the workplace. During SHRM […]
In the final part of our three-episode series, Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at Feast & Fettle, highlights how ongoing training and reinforcement ensures empathy and emotional intelligence remain sharp skills for her entire team, and provides actionable steps HR leaders can take this week to begin embedding more empathy and emotional […]