5 things every leader must know about building their HR team
If you want to build a startup that doesn't fail, here’s how to create a winning team of HR leaders.
Lars Schmidt
7 ways HR will look different in 2023
The world of work has been turned upside down over the past year, as layoffs in tech continue to mount. How will this reshape HR as we move into a new year?
It’s time we talk honestly about grief in the workplace
As we continue re-writing the rules of work, it’s time to address one of the biggest taboos in life and work: death.
7 ways HR will look different in 2022
The only certainty is uncertainty, writes HR expert Lars Schmidt. But one thing is clear: The days of HR being a back-office function are over.
CEOs: What you need to know about how your HR team is feeling
There are some big reasons you’re likely struggling to retain (and grow) your HR team during this time of great change.
Why modern HR requires rethinking the old-school employee handbook
In his new book, 'Redefining HR,' Fast Company contributor Lars Schmidt explains how modern people teams are transforming antiquated notions of what HR can be.
7 ways HR will look different in 2021
’Tis the season for predictions on the future. But if 2020 taught us anything, it’s that predictions don’t always come true.
Can a company really be ‘apolitical’ in 2020?
In a year where social consciousness has fueled an increase in corporate and employee activism, can a company such as Coinbase just opt out?
What it’s like to be a Black HR leader in this moment
We asked several Black HR professionals to share how they're navigating their work lives right now.
How HR leaders are preparing for the coronavirus
We’re beginning to see the business ramifications of COVID-19. While we don’t yet know its full global impact, HR leaders are preparing for what’s next.
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7 ways HR looks different in 2020
This year I looked at how HR practices have changed. Here's what I learned—and how it's shaping my perspective in 2020.
How hiring has changed in the past decade
As 2019 comes to a close, HR expert Lars Schmidt looks at the six trends that have shaped the modern world of work
Why it’s time to include compensation ranges in job postings
The question of compensation is often a riddle—a cat-and-mouse game between recruiters and candidates that leads to frustration. It doesn’t have to be that way.
This is why data is now more essential than ever in HR
Implemented correctly, people analytics can radically improve a company's bottom line.
Have we finally outgrown HR?
The field of human resources has an identity crisis. Where it lands depends on whom you ask.
Technology alone won’t solve your company’s diversity problems
If you’re serious about enhancing diversity and inclusion within your organization, you’ve got to create buy-in from your team before you buy a suite of tech solutions.
How to build a killer 100-day executive onboarding plan
More than a dozen chief human resource officers from top companies offer advice on how to set yourself up for success in a new leadership role.
The best HR is invisible
More and more companies are discovering the strategic benefits of a less centralized human resources function.
The 5 people you must have in your network
The term "mentor" dates back to Homer’s Odyssey. But the world of work has changed, and you no longer need a mentor: You need your own personal board of directors.
Four job skills the HR leaders of the future will need
It's time for the oft-maligned human resources function to kick old habits and drive businesses forward. That will take HR leaders with broader skill sets.
