Despite AI challenges, CEOs say they are doubling down on investments

CEOs emphasized the need for strategic leadership and specialized talent, especially for jobs that didn’t exist a year ago, IBM said in its report.

By Carolyn Crist • May 9, 2025

Nearly half of C-suite execs weigh team budget cuts: Gartner

Macroeconomic uncertainty is also driving some executives to consider altering go-to-market, product and geographic mix strategies, a Gartner poll found.

By Alexei Alexis • May 9, 2025

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

Trust in leadership may be barometer for company health, report finds

That trust declined “significantly” in sectors that faced layoffs, compliance controversies and “sudden RTO mandates,” according to Aura Intelligence.

By Kathryn Moody • May 9, 2025

Jury awards $3.3M to CPO allegedly fired for speaking up about pay bias

The plaintiff, a lawyer at a Tennessee-based firm, said she was branded as “disloyal,” demoted and then fired for raising compliance concerns.

By Caroline Colvin • May 8, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Burnout mentions on Glassdoor soar past pre-pandemic levels

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of working moms who were asked by their employer to cut their maternity leave short.

By Ginger Christ • May 8, 2025

Working moms say motherhood derailed their careers

An overwhelming majority of survey respondents said they were asked to cut their maternity leave short — or otherwise alter it — to benefit their employer.

By Ginger Christ • May 8, 2025

About 1 in 8 US workers could be displaced due to automation

Roughly half of all jobs face a slight or moderate risk of automation in the near future, SHRM said.

By Carolyn Crist • May 8, 2025

Application process should take less than 30 minutes, US workers say

More than one-third of respondents said they left a job within 90 days because of a “mismatch” between what they were told during the interview process and the reality of the role, Employ reported.

By Laurel Kalser • May 8, 2025

Why Lyft’s CEO regularly spends time as a driver

Lyft CEO David Risher often picks up riders and speaks with drivers to see where the experience may be falling short.

By Bryan Wassel • May 8, 2025

Tailored HR programs can help hourly employees, report finds

“HR leaders must be willing to challenge legacy thinking that hourly programs are too complex or not worth the investment,” a McLean executive said.

By Carolyn Crist • May 7, 2025

Burnout at highest rate in nearly a decade, Glassdoor says

Mention of burnout by employee reviewers on the site is connected with 26% lower ratings for employers on average. 

By Caroline Colvin • May 7, 2025

How mentorship helps Asian American women ‘rewrite the code’ at work

The challenges of being a woman at work can be compounded for women of color, especially in a male-dominated field.

By Caroline Colvin • May 7, 2025

Employers don’t understand workers’ generative AI training needs, report says

IT decision makers said limited training budgets also hinder upskilling efforts.

By Kathryn Moody • May 6, 2025

Kohl’s CEO fired over conflicts of interest

Ashley Buchanan, who only took the post in January, was terminated for cause following an investigation into vendor transactions, the department store said.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2025

Employee mobility remains critical for addressing talent gaps, report indicates

Evolved mobility programs contribute to greater revenue growth and better talent attraction and retention, EY says.

By Carolyn Crist • May 6, 2025

RTO is going poorly. How can HR smooth the process?

Organizations need to start with the basics — like access cards and working internet — to make sure employees have a good experience, experts said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 5, 2025

Front-line workers say they are stressed about US trade policy changes

Just over half of workers surveyed by UKG said they’ve experienced noticeable changes at work due to tariffs.

By Carolyn Crist • May 5, 2025

Job seeker says Paycom background check included twin brother’s charges

A job candidate — Rodney — said he lost out on a role at a manufacturing company because of charges belonging to his twin brother, Rod.

By Kate Tornone • May 2, 2025

April jobs report remains strong — but economists see Trump impact looming

“So far in 2025, the market has been marked by a low firing, low hiring trend that can’t last forever,” one economist said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 2, 2025

National family leave bill gets fresh face, bipartisan support

Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Stephanie Bice introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act, which seeks to streamline interstate approaches to family leave.

By Caroline Colvin • May 1, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: AI may fuel mistakes at work

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of workers who have layoff anxiety.

By Ginger Christ • May 1, 2025

Middle managers are feeling the brunt of layoff anxiety, Perceptyx says

“The numbers in the study look like ones we’ve seen in other recent downturns, except this time, anxiety is more concentrated in the middle,” the platform’s senior director said.

By Laurel Kalser • May 1, 2025

AI can enable fake job applicants. How do recruiters protect themselves?

Some hiring managers are fighting fire with fire and using AI to sort out who might be using the technology for less scrupulous reasons.

By Jen A. Miller • May 1, 2025

How Lush employees led the brand to create sensory-friendly spaces

At 25 pilot shops, staff have been trained to meet the needs of customers with sensory disabilities.

By Caroline Colvin • April 30, 2025

Big banks ramp up AI hiring as gains materialize

“AI roles may be the only safe jobs in banking right now,” one executive said.

By Matt Ashare • April 30, 2025