One year ago, two monumental cultural phenomena were taking off: HR Brew and Squid Game. (Stay with me.) At first glance, their missions may seem worlds apart: One was dedicated to giving those in the people profession the news and analysis they need to make better decisions, the other to giving people on their couches a glimpse at the decisions they might make to become debt-free. But both revolved around people—understanding what makes them tick, and how to get the most out of them.
Netflix/Squid Game via Giphy
When we set out on this journey, the field of HR was at an inflection point. Employers of all sizes and sectors were contending with a seemingly endless series of crises, from the Covid-19 pandemic (thank goodness that’s behind us…*sob*) and subsequent remote revolution, to the national racial reckoning and the intensifying global climate crisis. In guiding their organizations through the storm, HR went through its own evolution, one that would bring more HR leaders into the C-suite during this critical time.
We’ve written about the tech that HR leaders are using to identify burnout within the ranks of their organizations. We’ve reported on the ways in which ERG programs have evolved over the past four decades and what they need to thrive today. We’ve explored the ins and outs of effectively onboarding employees after an acquisition, the privacy concerns associated with working in the metaverse, and the complications that come with the ever-growing gig economy.
Quick-to-read HR news & insights
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.
In doing so, we’ve scaled up, from two editions a week to three, and then, as of this week, to a daily newsletter. (We still take weekends off…for now.) Along the way, we’ve nearly tripled our editorial team to better serve our growing subscriber base of 132,000, and counting.
If we’ve learned anything, it’s that there are so many stories that have yet to be told. And the field is only expected to expand, with HR specialist roles in particular projected to grow at a faster-than-average rate of 8% within the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As internal and external forces continue to shape business, we’ll be here, exploring the ways in which HR can usher their companies along.
Thank you for reading, and if you’re wondering what you can get us for our birthday, just reply to this email and tell us what sorts of stories you’d like to see us cover more. We also accept Netflix gift cards (gotta catch Squid Game season two).—VV
Do you work in HR or have information about your HR department we should know? Email [email protected] or DM @VickyValet on Twitter. For completely confidential conversations, ask Vicky for her number on Signal.