Using focus groups, surveys and web tools, the New York City-based Center for Talent Innovation, a nonprofit think tank, recently ascertained results of its pioneering, nationwide study on workplace bias and ensuing impact on corporations.

Kevin Marasco has been appointed chief marketing officer at HR software company Zenefits.

New York Times best-selling author Brene Brown will be the keynote speaker at Globoforce’s WorkHuman 2018 conference.

Entertainment and convention venue management provider SMG seeks a human resources generalist at its H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas.

G&A Partners was one of the first professional employer organization’s to receive the IRS designation as a Certified Professional Employer Organization.

John Melcher was recently appointed senior vice president and director of human resources at Beneficial Bank.

HY Connect recently appointed Kerry Griffin as its chief talent officer.

Carolyn Kress was recently named senior vice president of human resources at global hyper-scale cloud provider OVH US.

Benefits professionals are watching and waiting as Congress continues to debate the future of health care in the country.

Johnson Controls, a company that creates intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems, has named Lynn Minella its chief HR officer.

Wealth advisory firm Snowden Lane Partners recently welcomed Marcus Selva, a former Merrill Lynch adviser, to its San Antonio, Texas-based Strategic Management Group.

Global people and organizational advisory firm Korn Ferry Hay Group has named Rajiv Krishnan country managing director for its India offices.

Investment banking and capital advisory firm NMS Capital has been chosen to serve as a financial adviser for GEX Management.

A graduate of Brown University and New York University School of Law, Kurt Hirsch, CFO of Jellyvision, is well-known for his incredible work ethic and ability to take challenges in stride.

Management and workplace technology solutions provider Asure Software has named Robert Dietz vice president and general manager of its HR consulting services.

City National Bank has appointed Martha Tuma its chief human resources officer.

Paychex Inc., has been recognized as the largest recordkeeper of contribution plans, based on the newest survey by PLANSPONSOR magazine.

Payroll and human capital management software solutions provider Paylocity has introduced a platform to help HR professionals efficiently manage compliance data.

Rodney Cole has been appointed director of State Government Affairs for DTE Energy in its Lansing, Michigan region.

Alfred Merriweather has been appointed chief financial officer of Adamas Pharmaceuticals.