The Very Best 75+ HR Blogs To Follow in 2018

Formerly known as Blogging4Jobs, this site is intended to be honest, creative, and offer an unconventional POV for the HR, business, & human capital management industries. The site was started in 2007 by Jessica Miller-Merrell. Jessica is an author, speaker, HR professional, and workplace social media expert.

TalentCulture is an open online community exploring the world of work – social business, leadership, innovation, career strategy, HR, recruiting, HR training, talent management and learning. The site claims that it looks at the HR landscape through “independent eyes”. Everyone’s welcome to join the conversation. And all contributions are valued. The site includes an active human resource blog community but also a very active community on social media.

Sharlyn Lauby created the HR Bartender human resoruces blog so people would have a friendly place to discuss workplace issues. The blog is focused on topics related to the workplace not just HR. Sharlyn actively answers questions and publishes updates weekly.

TalentHQ is an online news and advice channel for the recruiting, talent acquisition and human resources community. The site was started in 2008 by Jason Buss. He’s been working in HR for 20 years and is currently head of global talent acquisition and diversity for New Relic.

Corn on the Job features advice, opinion and wisdom for job seekers. Rich DeMatteo started Corn on the Job in 2009 after graduating from Villanova University with a Masters in Human Resources Development. The blog is an opportunity for him to relay his experience and opinions to his audience.

HRZone is the online community for today’s HR professional. The site has a team of writers that make contributions about various topics: strategy, people, leadership, recruitment, and technology.

Fistful of Talent is a group blog written by an all-star collection of recruiters, HR pros, managers and consultants. Kris Dunn launched the blog back in 2007 after a company had requested his talents to design a blog “like the HR Capitalist without all the boring stuff.” Kris was able to negotiate with the company to actually own the blog and the Firtful of Talent was born.

Like Fistful of Talent, The HR Capitalist was started by Kris Dunn. The site was originally started in 2006 with the goal of building a community that Kris could learn from. The writing covers many topics including HR practice, technology and business results.

Steve Boese is Co-Chair of the HR Technology Conference and writer/editor for Human Resource Executive magazine. His blog focuses on the implementation of technology solutions to solve business problems.

Trish McFarlane is CEO of H3 HR Advisors and CEO/ Co-Founder of HRevolutionize, LLP. She’s a former HR executive and analyst with over 15 years of experience. Her blog covers all things HCM & HR Technology related.

Josh Bersin writes about the ever-changing landscape of business-driven learning, HR and talent management. He is the founder and Principal at Bersin by Deloitte. Bersin by Deloitte is the leading provider of research-based information, benchmarking, professional develoment, and advisory consulting services for strategic HR, talent management, leadership development, recruiting, and training organizations.

Steve Browne is a strategic HR professional. Steve’s blog promotes the connection between human resources and people. Specifically he focuses a lot of his writing on how to find passion in the workplace and how to harness that passion.

HRExaminer.com is a magazine focused on the people, technology, ideas and careers of senior leaders in Human Resources and Human Capital. They also feature a weekly recorded interview, called “HR Examiner Radio”, where they speak with an HR expert or thought-leader.

Tim Sackett is a 20 year HR/Recruiting talent pro with a Master’s in Human Resources and SPHR certification. His writing focuses on organizational efforts to improve a company’s talent base.

Work Matters is a blog about all things related to management, workplaces and organizations. The site was started in 2006 by Bob Sutton, a Stanford Professor who studies organizations. Bob has written a number of best selling books including Good Boss Bad Boss, The No Asshole Rule, and Scaling Up Excellence.

Not sure what your manager is thinking, how to ask for a raise, whether you might be in danger of getting fired, or more? Read Alison Greene’s blog to navigate these touchy business subjects.

Robin Schooling is on a mission to make organizations better by making HR better. Robin is an HR Leader, strategist, and advisor with extensive senior level experience in all areas of Human Resource management.

Effortless HR is a vendor for small business HR software. Their blog provides many resources regarding small business labor issues and HR software systems.

Gautam Ghosh’s blog focuses on how social media, technology and online communities are impacting organizations, people, careers and learning. He specializes in the areas of HR, Organization Development and how businesses can leverage Social Media for Organizational Learning and Employee Engagement.

Evil HR Lady is focused on demystifying your human resources. Suzanne Lucas, the writer and creator, satirizes the misconception that “all HR people are evil, it’s in their job description.” Her writing is candid and she often takes questions via email.

Women of HR is dedicated to the development of women in HR and business. The site features writing by a number of HR experts focusing on issues that impact the lives of women.

Lance Haun’s blog focuses on information about human resources, recruiiting, technology and social media. Lance has seven years of HR experience and eight years of writing experience in the world of HR.

Strategic Human Capital Management was started by Jon Ingham in 2007. The site focuses on people management / HR / OD, creating value, talent and human capital. Jon also speaks, instructs, and facilitates at conferences, courses, and workshops and has lectured on strategic management, change management and human resources as part of executive MBA programmes in the UK, Russia and Croatia.

Ben Eubanks started upstartHR in 2009 because he wanted to help make the HR profession better, one HR pro at a time. He’s now been writing for 7 years about HR, leadership, and culture, helping to build a community of over 20,000 monthly readers.

HR Cloud is a software vendor specializing in HR software and engagement. The HR Cloud blog features writing about news, trends & tips for HR Departments.

Your HR buddy is a blog dedicated to sparking conversation through thought-provoking questions and discussions on various challenges & trends related to work, management, career, social media and the HR realm of course!!

Neil Morrison’s blog, change-effect, is about his experiences working in HR for 20+ years. He believes that we need to completely rethink the way that we approach people management, focusing on organisational need more than alleged HR best practice.

Jennifer V. Miller’s blog addresses leadership, development & career success tips. Jennifer calls herself a professional people-watcher. She combines her keen observations about people with her HR expertise to help you figure out how to lead yourself towards career success in a positive and respectful way.

Omega HR Solutions is a human resources site with relevant and informative advice about HR techniques, tools & tips. The site was started by Mike Haberman in 2006. Mike has 30 years of HR experience. Mike also writes for Blogging4Jobs and eSkill.

In his blog, The Chief Happiness Officer, Alexander Kjerulf shares his expertise about happiness at work. He blogs about the science of happiness and how to be in and out of your workplace.

Matthew Stollak is a professor who blogs mainly about human capital and HR issues. His blog, True Faith HR, is meant to “create a new order between HR theory and practice.”

HR Thoughts in a blog written by Rakshita Dwivedi, an HR professional. Rakshita Dwivedi blogs about her views and experiences in HR. She frequently tackles subjects such as employee wellness, HR and management.

ChristopherinHR, written by Christopher Demers, a senior manager in human resources, is about (as he explains it) talent, teams and technology. Christopher blogs about professional life, HR and complex organizations.

The DATIS Blog is a thought leadership blog for human services organizations. Founded in 2013, the DATIS Blog features several contributing authors, including Ally Edwards and Carley Donovan.

TalentCircle’s company blog, started in 2012, addresses the needs and concerns of today’s recruiters, HR managers & chief HR officers. They blog about recruiting, workplace diversity and more.

The HR Gazette is a free news and information portal for HR and related pros. Updated news and blog items are posted daily looking at topical HR issues.

HR Potential features insight, innovation and inspiration from the world of human resources. Written by Helen Tracey, HR Potential addresses the war for talent, networking and more.

Monster’s blog provides insight, guidance advice and news for job seekers, active candidates, recruiters and employers. A great resource for job seekers and employers alike, the Monster blog offers an array of advice and tips to both parties.

About Human Resources provides management tips, articles, free sample policies, job descriptions, letters, checklists, interview questions and more. It is written by human resources expert Susan M. Heathfield.

I/O at Work bridges the gap between industrial-organizational psychology, human resources management and job performance. Their blog, edited and written by Ben Sher tackles sensitive subjects like discrimination, stress and jerks at work!

Talent Wise blogs about HR, marketing, leadership, customer success and more. They blog about employee onboarding, screening processes, workplace policies and more.

Workplace Diva, created and written by Chris Penttila, is described as “a quirky little workplace blog about employment trends, office life, crazy co-workers, and doughnuts. Mmm, doughnuts.”

HR Morning is the leading source for HR and employment law news and analysis. HR Morning, edited by Tim Gould, is followed by more than 239,000 HR professionals.

ERE is the go-to for information and conference source for human resources, talent acquisition, and recruiting professionals. Their HR blog, TLNT is edited by John Hollon, a former editor of Workforce Management Magazine.

Make HR Happen focuses on re-humanizing Talent Acquisition and Management. Run by HR professional Tom Bolt, Make HR News explores HR, leadership, management, communications and more.

Writer and speaker Laurie Ruettimann covers Human Resources, employment and technology on her namesake blog. Ruettimann is a former HR leader turned influential speaker, writer and strategist. You may also know Ruettimann by her former pseudonyms The Cynical Girl and Punk Rock HR.

The Emergenetics Blog is your source to better understand people and to create a positive and productive work culture. The Emergenetics Blog promotes well-being, positive psychology and self-reflection in the workplace.

TINYpulse is your source for employee engagement and organizational culture tips to improve productivity and your bottom line. TINYpulse is your source for employee engagement and organizational culture tips to improve productivity and your bottom line. Their blog includes tips on organization, employee recognition, creativity in the workplace and more.

Texas Employment Law Update is an award-winning resource and guide for law employers. Started in 2005, it is run by Christopher McKinney & The McKinney Law Firm in Texas.

The science of people at work Workplace Psychology is written by Steve Nguyen, Ph.D, a leadership and talent consultant. Within Workplace Psychology, Nguyen explores problems and solutions in the workplace as well as the general behavior of people in their workplace.

The engage blog is powered by Achievers, a company that makes employee rewards and recognition software. The blog features articles about benefits and perks, awards, recruiting and more.

‘a’ Magazine by O.C. Tanner develops employee recognition strategies and rewards programs that help companies appreciate people who do great work. ‘a’ Magazine describes its goal as to “help anyone in any role be an a-player, contribute to an a-team and bring their a-game.”

People Stuff includes musings on work, HR and the like by Gemma Reucroft. Gem uses People Stuff to write her personal thoughts on all things HR, social media and employment law.

The Buzz on HR is a management, leadership & human resources blog by Sarah Williams, SPHR. If you are looking for a good laugh, The Buzz on HR takes an irreverent approach to writing about HR topics.

Melissa Fairman describes her own HR reMix as “a little bit of everything HR.” Melissa’s three main objectives in her blog are to “make people hate work less”, make work “suck less” and to rehabilitate the image of HR.

HR Daily Advisor, published by BLR, features practical human resource tips, news & advice. In addition to the blog, HR Daily Advisor offers free webcasts, articles and reports on HR-specific topics.

Background Check Blog is written by HireSafe, a background check software company. Background Check Blog features news articles about employment screening news, compliance, tips and much more!

The HR Blog provides blog posts that keep you both educated and entertained. Our Human Resources Blog receives contributions from an array of HR professionals who have a passion for human resources and are knowledgeable in their respective specialties.

The Aristocracy of HR is a blog written by the “Czarina of HR”, Janine N. Truitt. This blog provides smart commentary on the world of work and focuses on injecting innovative ideas into the HR space.

HR Hardball is written by John “Whit” Whitaker, a HR business strategist dedicated to change in the workplace. He writes about recruiting, employee engagement, productivity and more.

Drive Thru HR is a daily 30 minutes radio program at 12 noon featuring many guest speakers from other places in this Best HR Blog list! Some topics they speak about are the future of HR, successes and failures, office morale and much more.

China Gorman is a consultant, speaker and writer. She has been successfully leading and growing businesses for thirty years. Her articles span from workplace cultures to the general future of HR.

Break the Frame is a personal leadership coaching blog. Authored by Alli Polin, Break the Frame focuses on career fulfillment, leadership skills and other ways to achieve career success.

HR Vendor News is powered by HRMarketer.com, is the definitive source of news in the human capital marketplace. It features breaking news from companies specializing in HR software.

TriNet is a strategic partner to small and midsize businesses for HR, payroll, employee benefits, employment law compliance and risk mitigation. Their blog reflects their mission to power business success with extraordinary HR.

The Five O’Clock Club is the only organization with a research-based methodology to help you improve your career or find new employment that’s right for you. Check out their almost daily updates for the latest articles on HR subjects.

CIPHR is the leading HR Software as a Service provider trusted to manage millions of people. Their blog features articles and infographics about social media, well-being and other HR issues.

The Employee Benefits Blog, published by Winston Benefits, features articles about the latest news and trends for corporate employee benefits administrators.

HRE Online, founded in 1987, is one of our longest-standing publications on this list! Edited by Michael J. O’Brien, HREOnline is the premier publication focused on strategic issues in HR.

Success in HR, founded by Alan Collins in 2009, helps people to take their careers to the next level. Success in HR zeroes in on strategies for awesome career success in human resources.

Snack Nation is the leader in healthy office snack delivery. Snack Nation’s blog reflects their wellness mission. They blog about ways to boost employee engagement, promote wellness & create an amazing company culture.

The Officevibe Blog features the best employee engagement and company culture content. Their colorful illustrations reflect the upbeat nature of their successes in employee engagement.

Get Hppy Blog – Hppy is employee engagement software that enable managers to quantify employee happiness. The Get Hppy blog is about employee engagement and employee happiness.

TribeHr makes Social HR Software for today’s business environment. The tribeHR blog has been writing about trends and analysis covering recruiting, employee engagement, HR technology and more since 2009.

Unbridled Talent, a blog created and written by Jennifer McClure, encourages employees to “Unleash your awesome & Increase your impact.”

HR C-Suite is a results based HR publishing resource dedicated to connecting HR with business results.

HR Tech Girl aka Juhi King, blogs about all things HR technology. She describes her personal blog as a kaleidoscope of her last ten years of experience in everything from being a tattoo aritst to an HR concultant.

i4cp discovers the people practices that drive high performance. Their blog revolves around issues of HR, finance, leadership and corporate success.

Hannah Morgan’s Career Sherpa has been doling out helpful advice on the job searh front since 2008. Hannah dishes out advice about the job search, careers, social networking and anything to do with starting the job hunt.

Currently headed by Susan P. Joyce, Work Coach Cafe is filled with advice and personal experiences with career planning and development.

In Full Bloom, written by Naomi Bloom, covers all new ideas, questions, observations and miscellany from her ongoing adventures at the intersection of HRM & IT.

PeopleHR offers a lightning-fast web-based HR software for HR admin. Their blog tackles subjects like work disputes, interviewing techniques and employee rewards programs.