Jill Barth

Jill Barth is HR Tech Editor of HR Executive. She is an award-winning journalist with bylines in Forbes, USA Today and other international publications. With a background in communications, media, B2B ecommerce and the workplace, she also served as a consultant with Gallagher Benefit Services for nearly a decade. Reach out at [email protected].

Editor’s picks: 11 stories that shaped my year in HR tech

From Hitachi's AI success to Alaska Airlines' 99.5% engagement rate, these 11 stories taught valuable lessons about HR technology implementation, ethics and what separates transformation from tool-switching.

The Maria Black effect: ADP tops CEO list with culture ratings to match

The HR tech giant's leader earned the Best CEO title, also landing in the top 10 for workplace culture—an alignment that eludes even tech's most celebrated C-suites.

9 ways to maximize HR impact in 2026

HR pros share their 2026 predictions on areas for impact, from fixing broken performance systems to unlocking frontline intelligence.

What it will take to be a CHRO in 2026 and beyond

The CHRO role is evolving fast. Joey Price of Jumpstart HR shares why tomorrow's HR leaders must master data, technology and the uncomfortable side of AI adoption.

Which countries are winning the talent race?

More than 130 countries were studied to reveal what drives talent success. New global research shows adaptability and strategic systems—not big budgets—are winning the race for skilled workforces.