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The modern workplace is a multi-generational landscape, and new data confirms that the era an employee grew up in directly dictates their views on core policy decisions, from where they work to the technology they trust. According to the 2026 State of People Strategy Report, which surveyed over 1,000 HR professionals globally, managing generational perspectives is […]
A dangerous narrative is taking hold among HR leadership teams across the country, a story of effortless, overnight transformation powered by artificial intelligence. It is a seductive mirage shimmering in the desert of corporate ambition, promising untold riches and seamless automation from a technology that is still in its turbulent adolescence. This story sells a […]
The 2026 State of People Strategy Report, based on a survey of over 1,000 HR professionals worldwide, reveals a significant shift in priorities. While many companies are pulling back on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, the data uncovers a surprising secret of the most successful HR teams: they are more committed to DEIB […]
As the Chief HR & Organization Officer at Prysmian, John Andrews stands at the intersection of people and business. His career journey is a masterclass in strategic HR, most recently demonstrated by his central role in integrating Encore Wire following its acquisition in 2024. A seasoned professional, Andrews’s expertise was forged through a career that […]
The HR world is abuzz with discussion over the recent announcement from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The organization’s upcoming Blueprint conference, which is replacing its SHRM Inclusion event, will feature a panel including conservative commentator Robby Starbuck, a vocal opponent of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and Van Jones, a liberal CNN […]
Picture this: It’s 2007, and I’m hunched over my dining room table, surrounded by towers of printed total rewards statements. One by one, I’m folding each document, sliding it into an envelope, and sealing it shut. The next morning, I’ll walk these envelopes over to managers, one by one. This wasn’t just my job. It […]
The most authentic brand story isn’t told by a marketing team. It’s told by the people who live it every day. That’s the core belief behind Portillo’s Internal Influencer Program, led by Chief People Officer Jill Waite. This new initiative empowers 15 team members to become brand storytellers, capturing genuine, behind-the-scenes content that fuels everything from social […]
Jackie Dube’s journey into HR began with a simple belief: that people are the most important part of any business. But her approach wasn’t always as nuanced as it is today. While her early career focused on traditional hiring criteria—degrees, years of experience, and hard skills—a pivotal experience fundamentally reshaped her thinking. That shift took […]
The future of work isn’t just about AI; it’s about the partnership between humans and AI. New global research from Accenture reveals a stark divide: while 84% of executives expect AI to work alongside people within three years, only 26% of workers have received the training to do so. This is an urgent “AI readiness […]
Employee disengagement is a costly, complex challenge facing companies across industries. Once enthusiasm wanes and connection to the organization weakens, productivity suffers, morale dips, and turnover risk climbs. Yet despite the complexity of the issue, many leaders continue to chase quick fixes—a flashy team-building retreat, a new set of perks, or a last-minute morale booster. […]