HR Brew

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Why it’s not far-fetched for HR pros to dream of being COO

Angel Franklin, who grew up in HR, became COO of dating platform Hinge in August.

Paige McGlauflin | Apr 18, 2025

How one people pro went from employee zero to key role at Peyton Manning’s company

Ashley Braband, of the sports media company Omaha Productions, shares how she created the company’s people and culture function.

Mikaela Cohen | Apr 9, 2025

Recruitment & Retention

The career of Indeed’s chief people and sustainability officer is a testament to skills-based hiring

LaFawn Davis shares with HR Brew how she climbed the corporate ladder without a college degree.

Mikaela Cohen | Mar 20, 2025

Toby Flenderson (from The Office) sitting at his desk; Dwight Schrute steals a bag from him, and Toby says, "why?"

HR Strategy

Paul Lieberstein reflects on the beloved role of Toby Flenderson, 20 years after ‘The Office’ premiered

The writer, showrunner, and actor told HR Brew that he feels ‘a kinship’ with HR leaders.

Kristen Parisi | Mar 11, 2025

Kiersten Barnet, executive director of the New York Jobs CEO Council

Recruitment & Retention

Meet the nonprofit leader helping JPMorgan, Alphabet, and other companies hire 100,000 low-income New Yorkers by 2030

Kiersten Barnet oversees a nonprofit created by Jamie Dimon and other top CEOs to address socioeconomic inequalities in NYC.

Paige McGlauflin | Mar 5, 2025

Tech

This compliance tech founder wanted to make compliance training less boring and more memorable

Ethena founder Roxanne Petraeus channeled her own professional experiences into a platform that trains employees differently.

Adam DeRose | Feb 12, 2025

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From recruiting and retention to company culture and the latest in HR tech, HR Brew delivers up-to-date industry news and tips to help HR pros stay nimble in today’s fast-changing business environment.