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Some hiring managers may be waiting until after the election to recruit

Decision-makers identified changes in government policies as one of the biggest hiring challenges for 2026.

Flock had ‘boys club’ culture, former worker alleges in gender bias lawsuit

Despite an assurance from HR that an investigation was forthcoming, the worker’s mistreatment allegedly continued, and she was eventually fired.

HR pros’ fall reading list 2026

These recommendations include books from our own fall reading lists as well as ones from HR Dive’s readers.

DOL rescinds potentially ‘misread’ tip rule opinion letters in FLSA enforcement shift

The agency also confirmed plans to revisit tip credit regulations for “dual job” workers, signaling the latest entry in an ongoing tug-of-war between administrations.

Nearly half of employers say AI will make college degrees more important

Employers expressed more confidence in the higher education sector than the general public did, according to a new Gallup and the Lumina Foundation poll.

Large employers are hiring part-time workers over seasonal ones, Indeed data shows

The shift indicates potential optimism about future staffing needs, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab said.

Employees say they have to leave their companies to advance their careers

Organizations are “searching the external market for individuals with skills and experience that they may already have,” one SHL executive said.

3 questions to consider at the intersection of PTO and the ADA

When an employee needs leave as a disability accommodation, accrued PTO can complicate the picture.

Leading ‘light’ may be the key to engaging Gen Z — and everyone else

“Gen Z is not more disengaged than the rest of us,” leadership development expert Dan Rust told HR Dive. “I think they’re just worse at hiding it.”

Catholic nonprofit must face lawsuit challenging benefits termination for same-sex spouse

No statute the employer invoked fully immunizes all employment decisions by religious employers involving employees in nonministerial roles, a split panel held.

3 tips to manage soaring health costs

Marsh McLennan Senior VP Marybeth Gray shared ideas to keep employees healthy and costs down.

Coach claims retaliation after opposing trans athlete’s inclusion on team

As part of an ongoing public legal saga, the Trump administration previously concluded that San José State University violated Title IX.

‘Why haven’t you retired?’: Railroader gets $1.6M in age bias win

Norfolk Southern declared the employee in his mid-60s unfit for duty despite multiple medical clearances and successful completion of two physical evaluations, he alleged.

Judge declines to block Trump’s March anti-DEI order for federal contractors

The ruling rejected plaintiffs’ constitutional arguments but said that the directive only pertains to conduct that is “already prohibited by federal law.”

Restaurant chain to pay $3M to settle EEOC allegations of rampant sexual harassment

The agency learned of at least 100 women negatively affected by the work environment at California-based Il Fornaio’s multiple locations, an EEOC attorney said.

AI is the root of recruiters’ biggest stressors, survey says

Current technology isn’t keeping up with the needs of HR professionals, according to Employ.

Recruiters find people faster with AI — but confidence in candidates hasn’t followed

More than 2 in 3 recruiters told TestGorilla they spend an hour or more manually checking a candidate’s credentials.

CEOs eye C-suite shake-ups as pressures mount, report finds

When CEOs were asked which senior leaders they planned to replace, CHROs accounted for 12% of responses. 

This week in 5 numbers: Workers would spend up to $2,500 on their own training

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many jobs robots physically can complete on a cost-competitive basis.

Walmart plans to offer employees free prescriptions, paid NICU leave

The news comes as employers prepare for nearly double-digit health insurance price increases and many plan to shift some of those costs to workers.

Employee benefits seem to satisfy workers, but gaps persist

While workers have reported higher well-being since 2019, WTW found financial concerns are straining workers’ access to medical care.

CEOs want ‘enterprise CHROs’ who can talk strategy and skills, report finds

As AI transforms work, enterprise CHROs in high-performing companies are partnering with senior tech leaders, according to Heidrick & Struggles.

Leaders say they are worried about their ability to handle change

Companies are facing a workplace confidence problem as technology develops rapidly, new research shows.

Mailbag: How can HR keep track of employees’ credentials?

Artificial intelligence could have multiple potential applications in this space, according to HR industry veteran Josh Bersin.

Time spent waiting to work is compensable if required, appeals court rules

Lidl employees can continue with their allegations they were required to report to work but couldn’t clock in until a manager unlocked the store.