Is being pretty going to get you that job? Survey says maybe.

More than half of hiring managers recently said that a candidate’s physical traits — such as facial attractiveness, body type, race and hair color — affect their hiring decisions.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 28, 2025

What HR should know about AI’s effect on multigenerational workplaces

Employers face a generational divide on the use of — and even basic awareness of — AI tools.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2025

Talent trends in 2025 so far: Training, AI and diversity

More workers are angling to grow their skills — not just for their current roles but for their future careers, one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 26, 2025

The 2025 midyear HR checkup: Layoffs, DEI pivots and a ‘tricky’ AI future

A large-scale divestment from people initiatives has left HR teams in an uncomfortable spot, one expert told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 25, 2025

Collection, not public disclosure, may doom Illinois demographic data law

Anti-DEI collective American Alliance for Equal Rights alleged that SB2930 violates the First and 14th Amendments.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 22, 2025

3 DEI approaches employers must reconsider to avoid federal ire

The principles set forth in a recent DOJ memo are likely to be applied by the EEOC to all employers under Title VII, attorney Jonathan Segal writes.

By Jonathan Segal • Aug. 21, 2025

Gay ex-employee for NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks claims bias motivated his firing

The plaintiff, a public relations staffer, alleged the team reprimanded him for participating in an interview in which he discussed his sexual orientation.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 20, 2025

Immigration policy changes squeeze an already understaffed long-term care industry

The senior care industry can’t afford to lose potential workers, experts said.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 20, 2025

Major companies reframing, not abandoning, DEI: report

More than half of S&P 100 companies adjusted their diversity, equity and inclusion messaging in major filings in 2025, according to The Conference Board.

By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 15, 2025

EEOC doubles down on religious rights in 2 accommodation decisions

Religious bias and employers’ failure to provide religious accommodations have been focal points for President Donald Trump’s administration.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 14, 2025

AI may have negative implications for Black workers, advocate says

Beyond environmental justice issues, AI deregulation doesn’t bode well for the future of bias-free hiring, one Color of Change leader told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 13, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: The price tag of employee referral programs

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including figures on women’s mental health.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 7, 2025

Women’s financial health and physical well-being are declining. HR can help.

Caregiving responsibilities have put a strain on women’s overall well-being, but HR professionals can take steps to improve it, an executive at Guardian said.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 6, 2025

Diverse hiring slates, race-segregated training are illegal, DOJ says

A guidance document published Wednesday applies to federal contractors, but attorneys say it’s instructive for all employers.

By Kate Tornone • July 31, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: AI is coming for entry-level jobs

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much income growth formerly incarcerated people saw after participating in a workforce reentry program.

By Ginger Christ • July 31, 2025

EEOC sued over its treatment of transgender bias charges

The plaintiff alleges the agency has “abdicated” its core duty to protect workers from discrimination.

By Ginger Christ • July 30, 2025

Fortune 500 companies didn’t live up to DEI pledges, law firm says

Women of color have suffered, getting stuck largely in entry-level roles, according to Shegerian Conniff. Here’s how HR can fill in the gaps.

By Caroline Colvin • July 30, 2025

Antisemitic beliefs rare among faculty, Brandeis University study finds

Despite media attention and Trump’s attacks on universities, most professors neither discuss hot topics in class nor engage in activism around them.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 28, 2025

How hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities mutually benefits hotels, employees

Employers should consider offering job coaches who provide on-the-job training and support and facilitate communication between staff and supervisors, researchers found.

By Noelle Mateer • July 28, 2025

1 in 5 companies say they’ve slashed DEI since Trump’s election

Half of the companies that have eliminated DEI say morale is down, and 1 in 5 say they’ve seen an increase in reports of discrimination and bias.

By Ginger Christ • July 28, 2025

‘A dangerous precedent’: Critics slam Columbia’s agreement with Trump administration

While some stakeholders praised the deal, others warned it could spur federal officials to pursue more attacks on other colleges. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 25, 2025

Paramount promises to abstain from DEI programs to secure Skydance merger

The FCC hinging its approval of the merger on Paramount decommitting from DEI is the latest example of public-sector agendas affecting private-sector talent strategy.

By Caroline Colvin • July 25, 2025

Disability Pride Month is a reminder about accessibility — ‘one of the oldest forms of inclusion’

When it comes to accessibility, compliance and culture can go hand in hand.

By Caroline Colvin • July 23, 2025

George Mason University faces federal probe into hiring and promotion practices

The U.S. Department of Justice said it aims to determine whether the school discriminates against employees based on sex and race.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 21, 2025

In an era of loneliness, belonging may be the key to employee and business success

HR professionals can incorporate belonging into the employee experience by intentionally creating opportunities for connection, recognition and empowerment, McLean & Co. says.

By Carolyn Crist • July 18, 2025