31 HR Blogs to Follow [2024 Edition]
Reading well-researched content from your favorite HR blog is an excellent way of continuous learning, getting inspiration, and staying on top of emerging trends. With so many HR blogs out there, however, choosing which ones to read can become a time-consuming affair.
To help you with this – and save you time – we’ve done the heavy lifting. We’ve selected 31 HR blogs and newsletters that we believe are worth a browse. Some of them may be familiar to you, others may not, but there’s something for everyone on our list.
Happy reading!
What’s in? (In no particular order)
- AIHR
- FactorialHR
- The Evil HR Lady
- Ongig
- Paycor
- BerniePortal HR Blog
- Bob
- Glassdoor for Employers
- Training Magazine
- Harver
- Builtin
- Hppy
- HR Bartender
- Limeade
- ADP blog
- HR Dive
- Namely
- The Employer Handbook
- TalentCulture
- O.C. Tanner
- Cornerstone
- CareerPlug
- Recruitee by Tellent
- CultureAmp
- Dr. John Sullivan
- HRZone
- Workleap
- Vantage Circle
- Human Resources Today
- Unleash
- Charthop
1. AIHR blog
At AIHR, we focus on all things HR, including policies and processes, the latest technology, complex HR matters, people analytics, business cases, and opinion pieces. We aim to make our content as practical as possible by including plenty of examples, actionable tips, illustrations, as well as input from industry experts.
What’s more, we run an HR Glossary to help you navigate all the HR terminology you need to know.
How often do we publish?
Usually, there is a new piece of content three or four times a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe to the newsletter and browser notifications here and follow us on Linkedin.
2. FactorialHR
If you want to find practical information on holidays in different US states, read interviews with HR practitioners, or get how-to guides on different HR processes, the FactorialHR blog is an excellent resource for you. It also has a handy search function to help you find just the right article on whatever topic you’re interested in.
How often do they publish?
Several times per week.
Where do I subscribe?
Bookmark the blog here.
3. The Evil HR Lady
If you’re looking for real-life HR questions – like “How can I change a company’s racist culture?” or “How to have the ‘Bathroom conversation‘ at the office” – answered honestly and with a good dose of snark, the Evil HR Lady is your go-to blog.
Suzanne Lucas – the brain behind the blog – helps HR professionals demystify their Human Resources department. She’s direct, has a wealth of advice, and reading one of her articles is guaranteed to make you smile.
How often does she publish?
Every couple of days.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here (column on the right-hand side).
4. Ongig
Ongig specializes in helping organizations create effective and inclusive job descriptions, which extends into their blog. There, you’ll find plenty of resources on how to write better job titles, ads, and descriptions, as well as diversity and inclusion statements. Expect to find a mixture of fun, lighthearted posts, including “15 Funny HR Quotes [to make you Laugh or Cry!]” and “12 Job Title Ideas for ‘Someone who does Everything.”
How often do they publish?
A few times each week.
Where do I subscribe?
Check out the blog here.
5. Paycor
If you’re interested in compensation and benefits, compliance, or people management, Paycor’s blog is a great resource to follow. The HR & Payroll software company publishes insightful and practical articles aimed mainly at HR practitioners from small & medium businesses. A handy search function helps you find the most relevant content.
What’s more, their One Minute Takeaway section summarizes the most important points of the article, which helps you better retain what you’ve just read.
How often do they publish?
Several times a month.
Where do I subscribe?
When you open an article, you can subscribe on the right-hand side.
6. BerniePortal HR Blog
If you’re a people professional who wants to stay up to date with emerging HR trends, compliance updates, recruitment, and retention – basically everything you need to help keep your organization running smoothly – then you might want to hop over to the BerniePortal HR Blog.
The page has a very easy way to search for a particular topic, and for US-based People professionals, it has an elaborate compliance section.
How often do they publish?
About once a week.
Where can I subscribe?
You can go to the blog homepage, scroll down a bit, and subscribe on the right-hand side.
7. Bob
Hibob’s blog hosts a wealth of HR resources on a variety of topics, like culture, strategic HR, performance, and hybrid work. Whether you’re just starting out your HR career or you’re a seasoned professional, you’ll find practical, helpful advice in the articles and guides.
How often do they publish?
There are several new pieces of content each week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can find a monthly newsletter subscribe box on the Resource Center homepage.
8. Glassdoor for Employers
You probably know Glassdoor as the platform where employees and former employees review their employers and as a job board. However, they also have a platform for those who are on the other side of the employee-employer relationship: Glassdoor for Employers.
Their content is mainly focused on recruiting and retention, and with all the feedback left by employees through their platform, you can imagine they’ve got excellent advice to share. But Glassdoor for Employers also has useful tips on how to improve your company’s Glassdoor profile, which can definitely come in handy for your employer branding efforts.
How often do they publish?
They average between 2-4 articles each month.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here.
9. Training Magazine
Training Magazine is a great resource for everything related to professional development and news for training, HR, and business management professionals.
Expect to find a mixture of specific L&D-related content, topical subjects like ‘Should US Companies Adopt a Four-Day Work Week?’, ‘4 Wellness-driven ways to optimize a training room’, and also some unexpected content, ‘How to get creative juices flowing with flower arranging.’
How often do they publish?
Several times a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can bookmark the page here.
10. Harver
The Harver blog is a rich source of easy-to-read, high-quality articles on all things related to hiring and recruitment. Their posts often give practical tips on how to get started with a certain process within your organization or how to improve it. Although they specialize in the volume recruitment space, a lot of the information and advice can be related to any organization when it comes to improving your hiring strategy.
They also regularly publish ebooks, whitepapers, and webinars, which you can download for free.
How often do they publish?
Typically, there is a new piece of content a couple of times a month.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe to Harver’s community of readers here.
11. Builtin
Connecting people with tech companies based on shared values, Builtin isn’t your typical job board, nor is it a usual HR blog. You can find a lot of high-quality content focused on different areas and aspects of technology, but also on topics like remote work, recruiting, people management, employer branding, or diversity and inclusion. If you’re looking for well-researched, actionable articles to read, Builtin is the right place for you.
How often do they publish?
Multiple times per week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here.
12. Hppy
Hppy is a platform that features articles from various contributors that have HR expertise, are industry experts or experienced professionals, as well as individuals passionate about HR. Their content focuses on employee engagement, talent management, workplace happiness (hence the name), and the latest HR trends.
A lot of the pieces featured on Hppy are case studies and articles based on personal experience in the HR industry, but there are also opinion pieces on various workplace issues.
How often do they publish?
Multiple times per month.
Where do I subscribe?
Check out the blog here.
13. HR Bartender
Sharlyn Lauby, a.k.a. The HR Bartender, focuses on topics related to the workplace, not just Human Resources. On her blog, she often answers reader questions about anything from what happens during an employee investigation to providing job references during interviews.
Lauby’s articles are characterized by their practical content and casual tone. She also has a podcast where she interviews HR influencers about how to be a better leader and manager, the employee experience, and career advice.
How often do they publish?
Between two and four times per week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here (scroll to the bottom of the page).
14. Limeade
The Limeade blog focuses on all things workplace culture. Expect to find a mixture of tips around maximizing employee potential, inspiring ideas around improving employee wellbeing, and insights on how top employers are driving employee engagement.
How often do they publish?
There’s new content each week.
Where do I subscribe?
Scroll all the way to the bottom of the blog homepage and leave your email address there to subscribe.
15. ADP blog
ADP is one of the world’s largest and oldest HRM software and service providers, so you can be sure that they know what they’re talking about with regard to HR. Their blog called “HR tip of the week” features content on HR administration, nondiscrimination, performance, health & safety, and more. ADP puts the information into a broader context of employment laws and guidelines, making the articles very constructive.
How often do they publish?
Several times per month.
Where do I subscribe?
Check out the blog here.
16. HR Dive
More than a blog, HR Dive is a leading industry publication and platform that provides an original analysis of all the latest events and trends in the HR industry. The platform features fresh (US) news about anything related to the world of work and the labor market. What’s more, it also has dedicated sections for Talent, HR Management, and Learning, to name a few.
How often do they publish?
Several times a day on weekdays.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe to the HR Daily Dive and Talent Daily newsletters (which you’ll get every day) or to their dedicated Learning, Compliance, Compensation & Benefits, and Diversity & Inclusion weekly newsletters here.
17. Namely
Namely’s articles are a great read, especially if you want to keep up-to-date with breaking news in the HR industry and are interested in payroll, benefits, and compliance. They have a way of making seemingly dry topics (like payroll) fun and engaging with articles like “3 Payroll Lessons from Fyre Festival.”
How often do they publish?
Usually once or twice per week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here.
18. The Employer Handbook
Where other HR blogs don’t want to talk about the ‘boring’ legal side of things, the Employer Handbook only talks about the legality of tricky HR questions. And Eric B. Meyer, the author of the blog, has a way of making the so-called dull stuff interesting and sometimes even fun. As he puts it himself, “if you want a nerdy employment-lawyer brain to help you solve HR-compliance issues proactively,” he’s there to help.
How often do they publish?
About four times a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here (on the right-hand side).
19. TalentCulture
Alongside their #WorkTrends podcast, TalentCulture also publishes valuable written content on HR strategy, technology, leadership, and more. You’ll discover a wealth of information on emerging trends in the world of work, as well as the role of HR leaders in business. In short, Talent Culture would be a brilliant addition to your HR blogs reading list.
How often do they publish?
20. O.C. Tanner
Focused on employee recognition and organizational culture, O. C. Tanner’s blog helps HR professionals build employee-centric companies and a positive work environment.
Don’t forget to check out their annual Global Culture Report. The research provides valuable insights into how culture impacts productivity, performance, and overall employee engagement.
How often do they publish?
New content is added several times a month.
Where do I subscribe?
Go to the bottom left side of the footer on the Resources page.
21. CareerPlug
The CareerPlug blog aims to help non-HR people (think small business owners, franchise operators, etc.) hire better. But, in our opinion, the resources on this page (blogs, case studies, research reports) can also be of great value for those starting out in HR, talent acquisition, or recruitment.
The CareerPlug offers a wealth of information on all things hiring. From ‘How to hire seasonal employees’ and ‘How to build a great hiring process step by step’, to ‘Ask a hiring expert: How to write a job posting (including free templates)’, and everything in between.
How often do they publish?
About once a week.
Where can I subscribe?
Subscribe to the blog here.
22. Cornerstone
If you’re looking for expert views on HR topics like learning & development, talent management, company culture, and leadership, have a look at the online magazine published by the well-known talent management system provider Cornerstone OnDemand. Their thought-provoking articles will always leave you with something to reflect on, making their resource center stand out among other HR blogs.
How often do they publish?
You can find new content on the blog every week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can visit the blog here. If you download any of Cornerstone’s ebooks or whitepapers, you will automatically be added to their mailing list, which includes links to recent and relevant articles.
23. Recruitee by Tellent
Revolving around the latest innovations in hiring and recruitment, Recruitee’s blog should be on your HR blogs list if you’re working in this space. Their articles, written by various contributors, all have one thing in common: they are in-depth, easy to digest, and full of helpful examples. The topics they cover are at the forefront of what’s happening in recruitment (tech) today.
How often do they publish?
A couple of times per month.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here to get their Mid-Week Read each week.
Approximately once a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here (in the footer on the right).
24. CultureAmp
The blog of the People & Culture platform CultureAmp shares expert insights on performance management, DEI, employee development, and employee engagement for HR professionals and people leaders. Their content is educational and answers the what, why, and how of various HR-related topics, providing you with concrete steps to take in your organization.
How often do they publish?
A few times a month.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here in the footer.
25. Dr. John Sullivan
If you’re looking for thought-provoking content about recruiting, HR strategy, HR metrics and analytics, retention, and other topics from the world of HR, take a look at Dr. John Sullivan’s blog. DJS is an internationally known HR thought leader from Silicon Valley who specializes in strategic Talent Management solutions.
After writing more than 1,200 articles, multiple books, and launching his own podcast, you can be sure to find a treasure trove of knowledge here.
How often do they publish?
Typically, there is a new article once a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can bookmark the blog here.
26. HRZone
HRZone is the go-to destination for HR professionals and business leaders seeking advice, guidance, the latest trends in the world of work, and how the landscape of HR is gradually evolving. You’ll find articles, whitepapers, and reports on numerous topics and themes, including technology, talent management, diversity, well-being, training, leadership, and more, written by a mix of HR leaders, consultants, and industry commentators.
How often do they publish?
Almost every day.
Where do I subscribe?
You can join the newsletter here (in the top right).
27. Workleap
Workleap’s blog focuses on providing actionable advice to managers to help them perform more effectively in their roles and improve employee productivity, development, and engagement. You’ll find topics like “How to give effective employee feedback” and “Having difficult conversations: a manager’s guide to tough talks” all covered in an approachable and accessible way.
How often do they publish?
Several times a week.
Where do I subscribe?
Visit the blog here.
28. Vantage Circle
Vantage Circle’s mission is to help companies build winning work cultures through innovative employee engagement solutions, hence why the majority of articles you’ll find on their blog are centered on improving company culture. There’s also a podcast, in-depth guides, ebooks, and webinars to browse.
How often do they publish?
Several times each month.
Where do I subscribe?
At the end of each article, you’ll find a sign-up box so you can get exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox.
29. Human Resources Today
Strictly speaking, Human Resources Today is an aggregator, not a blog. In fact, it is an HR content aggregator that enables you to gather articles from multiple sources – such as your favorite HR blogs – on topics that interest you or that you’d like to stay up to date on. Very convenient, isn’t it?
Topics include employee benefits, talent acquisition, payroll, metrics, and many more.
How often do they update their page?
Daily.
Where can I subscribe?
You can leave your email and sign up here to stay up to date on your chosen topics. Scroll down a bit and find the subscribe box on the right.
30. Unleash
Unleash is a global digital media business delivering the latest news, analysis, and market trends for HR. You might know them as the organizer of a series of leading HR conferences, UNLEASH.
They publish interesting, up-to-date articles on everything related to the workplace and often discuss trending topics like the metaverse and emerging technologies and the digital workforce.
How often do they publish?
A couple of times per week.
Where do I subscribe?
Head to the bottom right of the page.
31. Charthop
Charthop’s blog is a great place to learn about data-driven HR, compensation strategy, and workforce planning. The articles show readers how to leverage company and people data to shape their people operations.
They provide actionable advice, use plenty of real-life examples, and are easy to read, making the blog an excellent resource for any HR professional.
How often do they publish?
There’s a new article at least once per month.
Where do I subscribe?
On the bottom of the blog home page.
Before you go
We are lucky to live in a time where it is relatively easy to stay abreast of the latest developments in the world of work and Human Resources, to find inspiration and practical advice, or sometimes to just read a light-hearted article about funny work stories to brighten up our day. That way, you’re learning and improving your HR knowledge and skills every day.
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