Nick Otto
Human Resource Executive
Washington, DC, United States
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Tech deployment vs. implementation: Do you know the difference?
HR Tech Conference keynoter Jason Averbook says leaders who use tech solutions correctly will make EX less transactional. → Read More
Lack of diversity hurting the workplace
HR Tech keynote speaker Torin Ellis says current diversity and inclusion standards are inadequate and HR leaders need to do more. → Read More
Empathy is HR's best productivity tool
Why HR leaders should extend empathy to boost employee engagement and drive business. → Read More
COVID accelerates workplace innovation
Coronavirus pandemic has been the accelerator for the future of work initiatives. → Read More
DOL issues finalized overtime regulation
The final rule boosts the minimum salary threshold for salaried workers, but not to the extremes under Obama’s proposal. → Read More
EBN’s 2019 Benny Award winners focus on the employee experience
With the Benefits Forum & Expo right around the corner, learn out how these four benefits professionals are reinventing the industry. → Read More
The 14 most common remote jobs (and what they pay)
With still-historic lows in unemployment, employees are demanding more flexibility and a greater work-life balance. → Read More
How one HR pro uses data to increase benefit utilization
Benefitfocus’ Misty Guinn keeps her finger on the benefits pulse through annual surveys, ensuring her workers remain “Customer #1.” → Read More
10 best companies for millennials
Finding and keeping the best talent can be difficult with the younger generations, but these companies have cracked the code for attracting young workers. → Read More
Employers plan big increases to health, wellness budgets
To better attract and retain talent, benefit managers are looking to invest in tech to engage employees in well-being programs. → Read More
10 cities with the lowest stress
San Jose and Plano are cities with some of the lowest stress levels in the country. → Read More
Employers look to virtual services to curb rising health costs
From physical to mental therapy, bringing healthcare to the consumer will help improve accessibility and increase employee well-being. → Read More
10 most stressed cities in the US
Workers in these towns might be feeling a little more crunch when it comes to affordable healthcare and financial hardships. → Read More
Why Halliburton broadened paid family leave
The oil and gas giant added additional benefits to better engage and retain talent. → Read More
Addressing stress management through diverse benefits
Through non-traditional benefits, employers can help mitigate work-related stress tied to personal finance and health issues — and help increase worker loyalty and retention. → Read More
Employers zeroing in on mental health benefits
Top-down culture and increased education are steps employers are taking to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. → Read More
Employers zeroing in on mental health benefits
Top-down culture and increased education are steps employers are taking to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. → Read More
10 best states to find jobs
Knowing where the tightest labor markets are can help smart employers devise attractive benefits programs to retain the best employees. → Read More
10 best states to find jobs
Knowing where the tightest labor markets are can help smart employers devise attractive benefits programs to retain the best employees. → Read More
DOL final rule expands retirement plan options for SMBs
Small and midsize employers will be able to form or connect with associations to offer employees workplace retirement plans. → Read More