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Share your perspective in our 2026 Identity of HR survey
HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.
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Fewer workers say they feel a positive impact from DEI initiatives than prior years
Executives are considerably more optimistic about the effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts than employees, according to research from The Conference Board.
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When leaders misbehave, what is HR’s responsibility?
Holding executives to account can be anxiety-inducing and complex, but a culture that fears doing so is “as fragile as a piece of glass,” one source told HR Dive.
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60% of Generation Zers say they will pursue skilled trade work this year
Fear of AI might be driving the shift. A different survey last year found fewer than 40% of Gen Zers had an interest in the trades.
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Kaiser reaches settlement with DOL over alleged mental healthcare access failures
DOL alleged that Kaiser didn’t offer adequate provider networks and used patient questionnaires to prevent members from receiving care.
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EEOC to spotlight ‘reverse bias’ in 2026, attorneys say
Employers should prepare for “aggressive and assertive” activity on this front from the agency, a source told HR Dive.
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SHRM: Demand for HR workers is down amid AI adoption
Job postings for HR positions tend to mention artificial intelligence and machine learning skills more often than the wider U.S. labor market does.
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BLS jobs reportBalance of economy remains ‘precarious,’ experts warn
January’s jobs report was unexpectedly strong amid a collection of downward revisions for 2025 as a whole.
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Column // Happy HourA third of workers say they want ‘heartbreak leave’
If a company were to offer time off to grieve a breakup, 43% of workers say they would likely use it, career site Zety found.
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Legal group claims victory after EEOC ‘retreated’ on law firm DEI letters
Most of the 20 major law firms that received letters declined to provide the requested information, and the agency said it “considers the matter of responding to those letters closed.”
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Target cuts 500 roles, invests in store payroll
The mass retailer, which cut about 1,000 corporate positions last year, is now putting “significantly” more investment into store labor and hours.
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What leads an employer to ‘build’ — rather than ‘buy’ — talent?
A firm’s decision on how to secure talent “directly shapes its future competitiveness,” a researcher from the University of South Florida said.
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Nearly 7 in 10 workers say their skills aren’t being fully used
The potential turnover risk from failing to fully realize workers’ capabilities leaves little room for error, Resume Now found.
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The rise of work ‘situationships’
An overwhelming majority of workers say they’ve remained in a job they didn’t love, according to a new Glassdoor poll.
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SHRM: Inadmissible evidence ‘poisoned’ verdict in race bias, retaliation case
The HR organization asked for a new trial after a federal jury awarded $11.5 million to a former employee last year.
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DOL wants you to self-report potential FMLA violations. Should you?
“I am reluctant to counsel an employer to participate in this program,” Jeff Nowak, shareholder at Littler Mendelson, told HR Dive.
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EEOC employee’s bias case ends in mistrial
Attorneys for the worker said they were “extremely proud” of her, and that she “looks forward to continuing her battle for justice through the retrial.”
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Former OSU football coach alleges his gender doomed his harassment complaint
Both the plaintiff and a female co-worker filed workplace complaints about each other. Following an investigation, the school fired the plaintiff, citing sexual harassment and stalking.
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HR leaders say they are facing self-inflicted skills and talent crises
Outdated practices and a lack of agility are holding HR back from managing the current talent market, according to an Isolved report.
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‘Breaking point’ for economy could be close, recent reports say
Reports on January job cuts and December openings paint a dour picture.
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4th Circuit lifts block on White House DEI orders
The appeals court found the plaintiffs did not have Article III standing to challenge one of the executive order’s provisions.
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EEOC obtains $1.1M from Kickback Jack’s for allegedly refusing to hire male servers
“Hiring must be based on merit — not sex — as Title VII requires,” EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas stated in a media release.
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Starbucks beats Missouri AG’s lawsuit targeting DEI programs
The state said it will continue to “aggressively” pursue the case, however.
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Only 35% of US employees say they feel resilient
New research highlights a growing disconnect between worker well-being and their ability to bounce back.
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Emotional intelligence may be a key skill for overall company performance
EI can shape how a person responds to feedback as well as how they manage pressure and resolve conflict, according to a white paper from University of Phoenix.
