Matt Straz
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New York, NY, United States
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3 Reasons Why HR is Critical to Your Company's Success
HR directors aren't usually considered a CEO's "right hand." But they should be. → Read More
How to Control Increasing Employee-Benefits Costs
Healthcare costs are rising, and that means one thing for employers: more expensive employee benefits. → Read More
This is What Happens When You Adopt Equal Pay Legislation
Take a page from the state legislatures active in this regard. Make work and compensation fair for your own employees. → Read More
The Expensive Benefit Plan Penalties You'll Want to Avoid
The DOL has released a list of updated penalties for employee benefits, and you need to stay compliant now more than ever. → Read More
What's in a Name? New HR Titles Reflect These Professionals' Strategic Importance
How does 'people operations' strike you? 'Chief people officer'? 'Chief happiness officer'? → Read More
Do You Really Need a Non-Compete Agreement?
If your contract covers employees who have no access to trade secrets, you may want to reconsider. → Read More
Wearables at Work? What You Need to Consider.
Wearable technology sounds a bit like Big Brother. But, done right, 'wearable data' has the potential to impact real positive change in the office. → Read More
The Most Unusual, Even Wacky, HR Laws Nationwide
Work a job in Florida? Feel free to bring your gun. Just keep it in your car. → Read More
Why It's Not Too Early to Start Improving Open Enrollment
Events that are interactive and offer in-person consultations may help employees who feel overwhelmed by a thick packet of paper. → Read More
Can Distractions Actually Boost Productivity in the Workplace?
Smartphones? Email? Dogs in the office? Believe it or not, these things can actually encourage more, not less, work. → Read More
This Is the One Simple Thing Employees Really Want
Why aren't employers' engagement strategies hitting the mark? Hint: Snacks and team outings aren't the answer. → Read More
Are Better Benefits the Solution to the Employee Wellness Problem?
Sure, 'walking challenges' and office fitness groups improve employees' health. But, are you offering the adequate core benefits they really want? → Read More
Here's What 'Employer Branding' Should Look Like on Company Career Platforms
If your brand looks the same across all your social platforms, you're doing something wrong. → Read More
Why Tech Is HR's Friend, Not Its Enemy
Tech frees up HR professionals to be the living, breathing humans employees want to share their concerns with. → Read More
Want a Better Employee Experience? Start By Simplifying Tech.
The human urge to quickly respond to emails and messages is so pervasive, it has a name: telepressure. → Read More
Is 'Paid Time-Off' Actually Possible?
Employees are so attached to work you may have to pass actual policies to pry them from their office email. → Read More
There's a Good Reason You Should Think About Offering Voluntary Benefits
Voluntary benefits work well alongside high-deductible health plans because they meet employees' specific needs. → Read More
Help With Student Loans Is the 'Hot' New Employee Benefit
(Mostly) good things happen when you help employees get this financial weight off their backs. → Read More
HR Analytics: How Should Big Data Be Used in the Workplace?
When it comes to your workforce, decisions should be informed by data, but made by people. → Read More
3 Ways to Set a Clear Path for Professional Development
Only half of employees surveyed said they had a clear understanding of what was expected of them at work. Is that true of your company, too? → Read More