Author: Andrea Ramsey, EY

Why Belonging Has Become a Core Workforce Metric (and what HR Can Do About It)   

By Andrea Ramsey, EY Jan 26, 2026 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 26, 2026

Belonging has emerged as one of the strongest drivers of the employee experience. According to the EY Global Belonging Barometer 4.0, work is where employees feel a strong sense of belonging, second only to home, and it has risen six percentage points in just two years.  Yet many workers report feeling less connected. Younger generations are experiencing a paradox; although they’re the most digitally connected, they’re also feeling the most disconnected, with 92% of Gen Z and 87% […]

Why Effective Facilitation is the Skill Your Team Needs in an Age of Uncertainty

By Rachel Grail, Interaction Associates Jan 26, 2026 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 26, 2026

It’s been three years since OpenAI released ChatGPT, making generative AI mainstream and introducing a new era of innovation and organizational transformation. While many have adopted the technology and experienced significant gains in productivity, emerging challenges are also affecting the people in our organizations. Currently, we see companies, big and small, slashing office jobs and […]

Closing the Skills Gap: How to Hire Strategically Minded Leaders

By Sharon Grace, Duffy Group Jan 23, 2026 Recruiting

Updated: Jan 23, 2026

WANTED: Innovative, forward-thinking change-maker who can see the big picture while delivering measurable, bottom-line results. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and agile, with the ability to identify and develop budding talent. This may sound like a pipe dream, but it’s what employers are looking for in leaders. Unfortunately, such leaders are in short supply, […]

Faces of HR: Why Jim Seaman is Moving Beyond the “Annual Checkbox”

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jan 22, 2026 Faces of HR

Updated: Jan 22, 2026

Editor’s note: In alignment with HRDA’s Compliance Week, Faces of HR features a chief revenue officer who manages risk across the workforce and encourages leaders to embrace cross-disciplinary thinking: HR, technology, analytics, and business strategy, which must all be interwoven in the future of work. Check out our other compliance-focused content: webinar, podcast, and article […]

Why Your Human Resource Information System is Creating a Compliance Blind Spot

By Rob Porter, CoSo Cloud Jan 20, 2026 HR Perspectives

Updated: Jan 20, 2026

As regulatory expectations continue to expand, organizations are under increasing pressure to prove not only that compliance training exists, but that it is actively managed, consistently applied, and defensible across a complex workforce. The logic is simple: the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)—the software that handles payroll and employee records, is the “source of truth.” […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: Why the C-Suite is Trading HR Jargon for Strategy

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jan 19, 2026 HRDA Frankly Speaking

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

The profile of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is undergoing a radical transformation. According to the Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) Q3 2025 Index, the “traditional” path to the top is being rewritten. The data reveals a striking shift: 61% of new CHRO appointments are first-timers, and an impressive 77% of those leaders were promoted from within. But they […]

Navigating California’s Pay Equity Enforcement Act: What Employers Need to Know

By Emily Burkhardt Vicente, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Stephen P. Kopstein, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Jan 19, 2026 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 20, 2026

California has long been a leader in workplace equity, but the recent passage of S.B. 642—the Pay Equity Enforcement Act (“Act”)—marks a significant turning point for employers and employees alike. Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 8, 2025, the Act went into effect January 1, 2026. It introduces new requirements for pay […]

Faces of HR: How Patti Huska Navigates Global Change at Amex GBT

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jan 15, 2026 Faces of HR

Updated: Jan 15, 2026

In the world of global travel and technology, staying ahead requires more than just good software—it requires a “people-first” heartbeat. As the Chief People Officer at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), Patti Huska is that heartbeat. Overseeing a massive, 26,000-strong workforce across more than 40 countries, Huska doesn’t just manage HR; she architects a culture of resilience. […]

The Strategic Partner Surge: Why CHRO Appointments Skyrocketed in 2025

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jan 13, 2026 HRDA Featured

Updated: Jan 29, 2026

The world of Human Resources (HR) saw a massive resurgence in leadership activity in 2025. According to the Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) Q3 2025 CHRO Turnover Index, global CHRO appointments jumped to 127 in the first three quarters of the year—a significant leap from the 94 recorded during the same period in the year prior. This […]

How the Extended Workforce is Redefining Critical Roles in 2026

By Elijah Bradshaw, CHRO, Beeline Jan 12, 2026 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 20, 2026

As organizations plan their 2026 workforce strategy, they’re facing a workforce equation that looks very different from just a few years ago. Critical work is increasingly being delivered by people who aren’t on the traditional payroll: contractors, freelancers, and independent specialists. This shift is being driven from both sides of the labor market. Employers are […]