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When I stepped into the CEO role at Dexian in July 2023, I aimed to strengthen our people-centered organization further, so that everyone would be valued and treated with respect and understanding. Our business succeeds when our people succeed. For this reason, we focus on nurturing an environment where everyone—our employees, clients, and consultants—can maximize […]
Haas and his colleagues sought a way to get drug costs down for clients. They peered beneath the surface and didn’t like what they found. From Purely Transactional to Cost Management Pharmacy Benefits Management programs (PBMs) started out in a purely administrative role, Haas says, helping to process retail pharmacy transactions and manage prices of […]
The annual talent planning process has long been a cornerstone of organizational development, yet it can often be time-consuming. In 2025, HR teams need to recognize opportunities for improvement and embark on a transformative journey to reimagine their approach to talent planning. The goal is to optimize the process and maximize ROI. Here are our […]
A movie about Lilly Ledbetter, the supervisor whose struggles with employer Goodyear Tire & Rubber over inequality in pay due to her gender led to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, is due to be released in 2015, but the script has already won recognition.
LITIGATION VALUE: 1,000,000 + The “women’s appreciation” meeting was a bad idea that was poorly executed. I’m not saying that Dunder Mifflin cannot or should not recognize the achievements of its female employees. It should. I just think that the meeting shouldn’t be announced by saying “I know the crap out of women” and should […]
As the global Return to Office (RTO) debate continues to heat up, HR leaders are caught in a “tug-of-war” between executive mandates for physical presence and a workforce that has redefined “security” as autonomy. While leadership often views the office as a tool for surveillance, employees increasingly see the commute as a tax on their […]
For many companies, recruiting top talent looks a lot like a game of hide and seek. The company is “it” and seeking through a pile of resumes in search of someone with great skills, a positive attitude, and an outstanding track record of delivering great work. When the company finally sets its sights on that […]
In today’s fast-paced business world, stress in the workplace is more prevalent than ever. A recent Gallup survey revealed a startling trend: 44% of employees experience high levels of stress at work, a figure that has been steadily climbing over the past decade. With a growing awareness around the threat of burnout and the impact […]
In part 1 of this article, we discussed how the fight for top talent is requiring employers to invest in keeping their current staff healthy and productive. Comprehensive disability management programs can be a key part of this approach—helping assess employees’ needs, connecting them with workplace resources, and providing accommodation recommendations to help them stay […]
At the end of February 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in an employment discrimination lawsuit that focused on a reverse discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although the Supreme Court’s decision isn’t expected for a few months, the questions posed during oral arguments provide potential insight […]