Labor market ‘frozen in place’ amid Trump uncertainty, economists say

The long-expected soft landing for the economy continues to hang in the balance.

By Kathryn Moody • March 7, 2025

Elon Musk’s anti-HR playbook has reached its logical end. No one should be surprised.

The billionaire’s management of companies from Tesla to X already telegraphed his plans for the federal bureaucracy he is reshaping.

By Ryan Golden • March 6, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from HR Dive

HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape, AI questions and return-to-office challenges.

By HR Dive staff

Why work friends might be the answer to workplace burnout

“Meeting fatigue” has become a regular part of the lexicon, writes one KPMG leader. Could encouraging friendship at work help?

By Sandy Torchia • March 4, 2025

Remote work ‘a refuge’ from gender discrimination, study finds

Shifting all women to remote work isn’t the takeaway; rather, companies also should try to eliminate workplace bias itself, a study author said.

By Ginger Christ • March 3, 2025

Leading through change: 4 trends shaping HR in 2025

HR professionals are uniquely positioned to influence how organizations adapt to shifts, writes Docusign VP and Chief Talent Officer Iesha Berry.

By Iesha Berry • Feb. 24, 2025

How to prepare an impactful staff engagement strategy for 2025 with Deel

Low staff engagement costs the global economy 8.9 trillion US dollars, or 9% of global GDP.

Feb. 18, 2025

HR’s new battlegrounds: 5 forces reshaping work in 2025 and beyond

New field guide identifies five fundamental forces reshaping the future workplace. Read what 200+ HR and biz leaders reveal.

Feb. 18, 2025

There’s nothing sexy about ‘Babygirl’

The viral Nicole Kidman-led film about a CEO’s affair with an intern is now a cult classic. Reporter Caroline Colvin just doesn’t get it.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 13, 2025

How the HR leader behind Peyton Manning’s production company built her team on the fly

Ahead of the Super Bowl, HR Dive spoke to Omaha Productions Head of People and Culture Ashley Braband about her unconventional path to the industry.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 6, 2025

Share your thoughts in our 2025 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025

How to help workers amid wildfires and recovery

“Think about it from Maslow’s hierarchy” and lead with empathy, said Karishma Patel-Buford, chief people officer at Spring Health.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 27, 2025

The HR industry outlook for 2025: Tech, Trump and transparency

Artificial intelligence will take its next leap, a political shift is in store and employers will contend with growing pay and flexibility demands, experts told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 23, 2025

Will 2025 bring a ‘soft landing’ for the job market?

A strong jobs report in December could signal tailwinds — or a seasonal one-off.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 10, 2025

5 compensation and benefits trends to buy into in 2025

To attract and retain workers, employers will focus on competitive salaries and flexible benefits, experts say.

By Ginger Christ • Updated Jan. 10, 2025

5 trends that will shape HR in 2025

From harnessing artificial intelligence’s next big leap to addressing political and cultural volatility, HR will have the chance to shape its long-term future in a big way.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 6, 2025

Office occupiers eye workplace experience improvement strategies to boost office attendance: CBRE

While most companies pointed to a lack of mandated policies or enforcement as a barrier to increasing in-office attendance, “more is needed than just policies,” according to a report.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 3, 2025

4 areas CHROs must consider for HR transformation

A successful HR transformation must consider changes in several areas, writes Liana Passantino, a senior principal research specialist at Gartner Inc. 

By Liana Passantino • Jan. 3, 2025

What is ‘people operations’?

The term has become more popular in recent years as a way to reflect the changing but necessary role HR plays in companies, experts said.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 2, 2025

Allegations of unsafe working conditions at Amazon come to a head with Senate probe, strike threat

“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 16, 2024

This week in 5 numbers: RTO driven by office leases

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of workers who say diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives matter to them personally.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 12, 2024

1 in 3 companies are enforcing RTO due to office leases, report finds

As lease agreements come up for renewal, though, some leaders may reconsider how their work arrangements fit with their space needs.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 11, 2024

Employers still struggle to achieve ‘healthy balance’ with in-office requirements, WTW says

Despite a “gentler approach” to on-site work, “a lack of clear structure around designated office days will hinder progress towards improved team collaboration,” a WTW senior director said.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 9, 2024

Don’t just manage change—develop leaders who enable it

By empowering employees with the trust, skills, and mindset to thrive in a dynamic environment, leaders enable change by fostering a culture of readiness and resilience.

Dec. 9, 2024

Health insurers remove executive bios, images from websites after UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

UnitedHealth, Elevance and some BCBS plans have deleted senior leadership pages from their corporate sites, while Centene and CVS scrubbed images of their executives online.

By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 6, 2024

SHRM challenges New Jersey’s ‘right to disconnect’ bill

A “one-size-fits-all” workplace policy “limits the autonomy” of employers and HR pros, SHRM and Garden State Council-SHRM said.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 4, 2024