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The past 25 years have been an uphill journey for the HR function

HR Brew

While the sentiment among employees does somewhat persist today, as the function has evolved, its become less prevalent, and leadership has relied more heavily on people leaders expertise and guidance. There was definitely care, she said, noting that keeping candidates warm and taking care of employees have long been important.

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How a career as a teacher helped one chief people officer lead HR at a Fortune 500 company

HR Brew

The more I learned about the HR function, the more excited I became about it, so I went back and got my MBA and then moved into HR. Are there similarities between teaching and HR? There are a lot of parallels in the field of education and in the field of HR.

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Not sure about what the AI transformation means for HR tech? We asked an expert

HR Brew

He also suggested working with IT on understanding common language and definitions around HR tech, especially around AI. And so I highly encourage HR functions to align on common vocabulary,” he said.

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What’s the ‘right’ number of HR employees?

HRExecutive

. - Advertisement - In this article, we highlight cross-industry data related to HR staff productivity, provide guidance for how to benchmark productivity and discuss five areas where you can invest resources to enhance the productivity of your HR employees. or fewer), while those at the 75th percentile serve the most (190.1

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14 Key HR Metrics to Track: Definitions and Formulas

Extensis

From turnover rate to revenue per employee, these 14 HR analytics, paired with the support of a professional employer organization (PEO), can empower SMBs with the tools and expertise they need to succeed.

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What’s keeping HR up? 5 key takeaways about changing priorities

HRExecutive

The pace of AI adoption may be driving up HRs concern, as 52% of respondents said their HR functions have not adopted new AI technology in the past year. Among the most important HR technologies in use, AI was cited by only 5%, with the focus more on HRIS, payroll and performance management tools.

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Recent HR Trends 2025: Transforming the Future of Workplace Strategies

Empxtrack

Leveraging Technology Technology will definitely play a significant role in advancing DEI practices and bringing culture and diversity in the workplace. Green HRM: Advancing Sustainability Green HR promotes efficient use of resources and environmental sustainability through HR policies, with AI enhancing these efforts.