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.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 20, 2026

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.”

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 19, 2026

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Top 5 stories from HR Dive

HR Dive’s top stories feature a variety of challenges employers are facing, from AI’s spread in the workplace and bad behavior in the C-suite to payroll headaches and DEI compliance confusion.

By HR Dive staff

The future of HR services: How AI is making human expertise more valuable

The future of HR services is evolving. CoAd explores where AI and human expertise fit in.

By Jim Neve (CEO, CoAd) • Oct. 19, 2026

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. 

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 16, 2026

SHRM loses service dog trial, owes former job applicant $400K

While SHRM strongly decried the decision and said it was considering an appeal, attorneys for the plaintiff vowed to “vigorously defend” the judgment.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 13, 2026

HR leaders feel positive about their outlook, but can’t back it up with numbers

A 2026 report from Betterworks shows a quantitative disconnect between HR’s optimism and demonstrated proof of concept for outcomes, suggesting HR should buckle down on data.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 13, 2026

SHRM service dog trial begins — with plaintiff’s dog by her side

The HR giant’s second jury trial in under a year is a reminder that “how you react matters so very much,” Ashley Herd, former co-host of the HR Besties podcast, told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 6, 2026

Top HR conferences for 2027

The coming year will feature events that dig into artificial intelligence, talent acquisition, training challenges and more.

By HR Dive staff • Oct. 6, 2026

What high-performing businesses do differently with a human capital management partner

If using human capital management (HCM) technology is no longer a competitive advantage on its own, what is?

Oct. 5, 2026

The future of workforce wellbeing: Strategies enterprise employers are prioritizing in 2026

What do employees want most from their employer? New data reveals the answer.

Oct. 5, 2026

Hiring caution persists as inflation holds on, BLS report shows

“In many cases, employers would rather leave a position open than make the wrong hire,” one executive said.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 2, 2026

JPMorgan Chase names next HR chief

Mark O’Donovan, JPMorgan’s CEO of international consumer banking, will succeed human resources head Robin Leopold, who is retiring, in January, the bank said.

By Dan Ennis • Sept. 30, 2026

Technology isn’t yet solving HR’s workflow problems

Despite the implementation of artificial intelligence systems, many HR professionals are still spending time on rudimentary tasks, Eagle Hill Consulting said.

By Lara Ewen • Sept. 30, 2026

Major players in the health, wellness and luxury spaces bring on new HR talent in September

Kaiser Permanente and Exemplar Luxury Group added new HR leaders, though both are veterans in their industries.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 29, 2026

CMS and SBA rebrand ICHRA as CHOICE Arrangements: Here’s what you need to know

New research reveals growing employer interest in ICHRA and the key factors driving adoption.

Sept. 28, 2026

DOL provides guidance to employers on responding to opioid overdoses

The guidance is part of the Great American Recovery Initiative, an effort by the Trump administration focused on addiction treatment and recovery.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 25, 2026

Nearly half of CFOs say they’d go with AI over a gut feeling

In a survey by enterprise planning firm Board, finance chiefs were likelier than CIOs and COOs to follow a recommendation from an AI tool if it “conflicts with their instinct.”

By Dan Niepow • Sept. 23, 2026

How healthcare costs are changing the game for PEOs — and the worksite employers they support

Small business employers now cite controlling healthcare costs as their top strategic priority for benefits. Here’s how PEOs can deliver value.

Sept. 21, 2026

SHRM rebrands annual conference as ‘credentialing academy’

The new event — SHRM HR-X Live! — will sort attendees into one of four “dimensions,” each with a resulting credential at the end.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 14, 2026

Work in the age of AI: ‘We’re all getting in the Waymo for the first time’

The artificial intelligence shift “will be one of the greatest transformations of our society and our businesses ever,” the CEO and co-founder at Salesforce said. 

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 10, 2026

Another ‘whiplash’ month for the labor market as August beats expectations

The market remains in a “fragile” state, one economist said, as sensitivity to inflation, interest rates and geopolitical tensions remains high.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 4, 2026

The Washington Post-Karen Attiah saga raises questions about worker social media policies

An arbitrator ordered the Post to reinstate Attiah and provide back pay after firing her for social media posts. Here’s what HR can learn from the situation.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 31, 2026

Why HR departments run with AI agents will still require humans

Despite flashy headlines, companies are not wiping out their HR departments — not even to implement AI, experts told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 28, 2026

Beyond flexibility: Why partnership is becoming the new standard in HR services

Today's employers expect more from their HR partner. See why trust, accountability and co-employment are redefining the HR services landscape.

By Jim Neve • Aug. 24, 2026

HR pros’ summer reading list 2026

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

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 18, 2026