30 HR Blogs to Follow in 2023
Reading well-researched content from your favorite HR blog is still one of the best ways for us HR professionals to stay on top of things. With so many great HR blogs out there, however, choosing which ones to read can become a time-consuming affair.
To help you with this – and to help you save time – we’ve done the heavy lifting. We’ve selected 30 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 blog
- Workest by Zenefits
- The Evil HR Lady
- Ongig
- Paycor
- BerniePortal HR Blog
- TalentLyft
- Glassdoor for Employers
- Training Magazine
- Harver
- Builtin
- Hppy
- HR Bartender
- TINYpulse
- ADP blog
- HR Dive
- Namely
- Recruitee
- TalentCulture
- SnackNation
- CareerPlug
- Cornerstone
- The Employer Handbook
- CultureAmp
- Dr. John Sullivan
- HRZone
- OfficeVibe
- Vantage Circle
- Human Resources Today
- Unleash
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.
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How often do we publish?
Usually, there is a new piece of content three times a week (typically every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday).
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe to the newsletter and browser notifications here and follow us on Linkedin.
2. Workest by Zenefits
Workest by Zenefits is a great place to find everything you need to stay on top of HR, People Ops, and the workplace. Think HR news, tips, tools, and resources.
A rather cool feature of this page is its questions section. Here, Workest readers can ask their HR questions as well as answer other people’s questions or simply join the discussion. You can see what questions people asked recently as well as the most popular people operations questions asked.
How often do they publish?
A couple of times a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here (either on the top right of the page or scroll until you see a subscription option on the right side of the page).
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.
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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?
You can subscribe here (wait for the pop-up to appear and pop your email address in).
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 to subscribe. There is a pop-up that will appear, and you can also scroll down a bit and subscribe on the right side of the page.
7. TalentLyft
As TalentLyft is a recruitment software company, their blog is focused mostly on recruiting and recruitment marketing. However, you can also find great content on company culture and more general HR topics. TalentLyft’s articles are conversational, easy to read, and offer a ton of useful advice.
How often do they publish?
Typically once a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here.
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 isn’t your typical HR blog. And that’s exactly what makes it such a great resource to subscribe to in 2023. Their page is full of information related to professional development and news for training, HR, and business management professionals.
Expect to find a mixture of topical subjects, ‘Confronting the ‘Great Resignation’ by upskilling your employees’, specific L&D-related content, ‘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 twice a week.
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?
A couple of times per week.
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 three to four times per week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here (scroll to the bottom of the page).
14. TINYpulse
The TINYpulse blog focuses on all things employee engagement. Not a bad thing to focus on since employee engagement levels worldwide can use a boost, to say the least. Expect to find a mixture of simple tips around ‘Simplifying your employee engagement efforts in 2023’, easy-to-implement ideas around ‘Engaging remote employees through recognition’, and insights on how top employers are driving employee engagement.
How often do they publish?
Once a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can go to the blog, click on an article, scroll all the way to the bottom 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?
Once a week.
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, but 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?
Several times per week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here.
18. Recruitee
Revolving around the latest innovations in hiring and recruitment, Recruitee’s blog should be in 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?
Usually at least twice a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here to get their Mid-Week Read each week.
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?
Approximately once a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here (in the footer at the right).
20. SnackNation
If you’re ever in need of inspiration for anything that’s employee wellbeing-related, whether it’s employee perks, office party ideas, simple hacks to stay healthy at work, or anything else, the SnackNation blog is the place to go. Their articles will help you create a healthier and happier culture in your organization, no matter what budget you’re working with!
How often do they publish?
About once a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here (top of the 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?
Visit 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?
Generally around 3 times per 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. 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).
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?
About once a week.
Where do I subscribe?
You can subscribe here (in the footer) or use the pop-up in the bottom right corner of the page.
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. OfficeVibe
OfficeVibe’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?
Subscribe here to get the latest content delivered straight to your inbox (scroll toward the middle of the page).
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?
A few times each week.
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. There also is a pop-up on the bottom right of the website where you can subscribe.
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?
At least once a day.
Where do I subscribe?
Head to the bottom right of the 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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