HR Strategy
Corporate jargon is more than buzzwords. It’s ‘bulls--t.’
New research from Cornell University suggests buzzwords can negatively impact HR.
Mikaela Cohen is a reporter for HR Brew covering workplace strategy and trends. She previously covered workplace and business topics for CNBC.com, CNBC Make It, and AARP.org. She earned her master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia.
HR Strategy
Hybrid work isn’t working. Here’s how HR can help.
Policies need to be clear and intentional, workplace experts say.
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As gas prices rise, companies may rethink in-office attendance requirements
Here’s what HR needs to know.
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How one people leader oversaw HR while struggling with addiction
And her advice for people pros going through a rough patch.
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Office attendance hits new post-pandemic high in February
Companies are getting closer to pre-pandemic office attendance.
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How HR can better support millennial workers
Because they’re growing their careers in a different world than the one previous generations navigated.
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Women are both more engaged and burned out at work than men
It’s a “paradox” that people pros need to pay attention to.
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McDonald’s CEO went viral for taking a ‘big bite’ of a burger. Here’s why it matters for HR.
What a CEO posts on social media can affect employees, workplace experts say.
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More small businesses offer employees retirement plans than ever before
The percentage of small businesses offering retirement benefits grew from 19% in 2019 to 30% in 2025.
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HR continues to grapple with RTO mandates as more companies push for fully in-person workweeks
Until all companies find their own balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility, the RTO debate will never end.