# Navigating HR Challenges and Opportunities in Rapid Change At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly five years ago, ophthalmic equipment manager BVI Medical was already in a state of transition that demanded significant change management work from HR: It had recently undergone several acquisitions, and operations were largely segmented. “We were operating as […]

# Effective Strategies for Managing GLP-1 Medication Costs ## Understanding the GLP-1 Revolution in Healthcare GLP-1 medications have dramatically changed how we approach weight management and Type 2 diabetes treatment. These breakthrough medications help patients lose significant weight and better control blood sugar levels. However, their growing popularity comes with a significant challenge: escalating costs […]

# Transforming Employee Benefits Post-COVID: Five-Year Insights ## How the Pandemic Revolutionized Employee Benefits When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, it created an immediate and profound impact on employee benefits. Organizations quickly shifted priorities to provide: – Access to paid time off for illness and caregiving – Support with childcare as schools […]

# Peter Cappelli Awarded for Leadership and Innovation in HR ## Wharton Professor Recognized as Industry Legend The **Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)** has honored Peter Cappelli with their prestigious Industry Legend Award in recognition of his decades of groundbreaking work in workforce strategy, talent management, and HR innovation. As the George W. Taylor professor […]

# Why One in Four Workers Are Leaving Jobs for Skills In today’s job market, employees worldwide are sending a clear message: develop our skills, or we’ll find employers who will. The 2025 Randstad Workmonitor shows a workforce that increasingly prioritizes learning and development, with 40% of surveyed workers ready to quit if they don’t […]

# HR Recovery Post-COVID: Lessons from Five Years Later Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, HR professionals continue to adapt to its lasting effects. What began as emergency responses has evolved into fundamental shifts in how HR operates. Leaders like Andrew Dawson, Monique Herena, and Ernest Marshall share insights on how HR […]

# AI Empowering Careers: Adapt or Be Outpaced by Innovators Curious about AI’s impact on careers and industries? AI isn’t here to replace us but to empower us, transforming domains by handling routine tasks and enhancing decision-making. It’s not about job replacement; it’s about leveraging AI to improve our work, benefiting professionals and industries alike. […]

# Why the DOGE Approach Fails: Lessons on Efficiency and Management The U.S. government often sets precedents that ripple through the private sector. When Ronald Reagan fired over 11,000 striking air traffic controllers in 1981, employers nationwide felt emboldened to take stronger stances against unions. Similarly, the Trump administration’s dismantling of DEI initiatives in federal […]

# Navigating Technology Adoption Challenges in Modern Workplaces The world’s largest companies are leveraging technology to navigate workplace flexibility, return-to-office (RTO) strategies and organizational culture. The success of these initiatives increasingly depends on how well organizations integrate technology to support new ways of working. Several tech giants exemplify different approaches: Microsoft has embedded AI into […]

# Rethinking Tech Talent: AI and Automation for Competitive Advantage In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, acquiring and developing tech talent has become both a critical challenge and a competitive necessity. As automation transforms industries and skills gaps widen, organizations must adopt innovative strategies to build future-ready workforces. The upcoming webinar featuring experts from Eightfold […]