Most clicked story of the week
HR’s problems with talent acquisition may be largely self-inflicted, a recent trends report from Isolved revealed. Outdated hiring practices and a self-described lack of agility have stifled the department’s attempts to source talent and develop workers internally. Artificial intelligence-powered tools may be able to help HR adapt to the fast-moving environment, the report indicated.
Number of the week: 6%
The percentage of U.S. hiring managers surveyed by Robert Half who said they had the talent they needed to complete high-priority projects. Notably, nearly two-thirds of those surveyed said that AI-generated resumes have made hiring more difficult.
Quote of the Week
The HR profession has had to pivot constantly to keep pace with ongoing talent shortages, rapid technological change, and the lingering effects of the pandemic.
James Atkinson
Vice president of thought leadership, SHRM
A SHRM study released last week showed that demand for HR professionals is more than 20% below pre-pandemic levels as of December 2025. An uncertain job market amid economic volatility and tech disruption has seriously challenged the profession, the report said.
