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    How the learning leader role is changing amid AI adoption

    “L&D leaders are facing a once-in-a-generation challenge,” said Chris Eigeland, CEO of Go1.

    By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Top 10 learning stories of 2025

    Workers sounded off about the need for more training and just how great a role the onboarding experience plays in their retention.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top trends in employee development

    Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Nearly half of US workers say they’ll need $1M or more to retire, spurring stress

    Workers’ retirement hopes generally surpass their savings, which leads to growing anxiety about the future, a report finds.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Employees say they’re fuzzy on their employers’ AI strategy

    Workers who use AI tend to be most likely to use it to generate ideas and consolidate information, Gallup says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 22, 2025
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    NYU launches new certificate aiming to bolster remote work success

    The program’s interactive modules focus on productivity, collaboration, leadership and long-term career growth in the remote economy.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Workforce policies could address talent shortages, report finds

    Federal and state policies can strengthen work-based learning, leverage partnerships and address the digital skills divide, JPMorganChase says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: Nearly a third of corporate directors predict a recession is on the horizon

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s new H-1B visa fee.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Friday office occupancy is unlikely to rebound. Adjust accordingly, a specialist says.

    Employees prefer to work from home or take time off at the end of the week, so schedule programming in the middle of the week, a CBRE consulting director says.

    By Joe Burns • Dec. 18, 2025
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    How can feedback flow when every worker is also an owner?

    Giving and receiving criticism is uncomfortable, even with only 27 employees. Defector Media’s quest to address that dilemma may prove useful to organizations of any size.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    3 out of 4 employees say organizations can’t manage change

    To keep transformation from falling flat, organizations can help team leaders recognize who needs hands-on coaching and who values autonomy, according to an Eagle Hill report.

    By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 18, 2025
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    How to create a workplace response plan for ICE visits

    A Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP attorney provides a strategic guide for employers that can promote employee confidence.

    By Jonathan R. Ksiazek • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Only 1 in 4 employers clearly explain their reward program strategy, report finds

    “Today’s reported common practices in reward strategy are not necessarily best practice for tomorrow’s challenges,” Korn Ferry says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Corporate boards say they are prioritizing succession planning, workforce readiness in 2026

    CEO succession planning ranks as the most important board practice needing improvement in 2026, according to the National Association of Corporate Directors.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Employers want proof: Are candidates ready for the job?

    While degrees can be general indicators of preparedness, employers also want specific evidence workers can perform, a Western Governors University report found.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Job market may be ‘turning frigid,’ economist says

    Growth is concentrated in healthcare, while sectors like transportation shed jobs. That’s worrisome, according to an economic researcher, and tariff policy may be partly to blame.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Year-end hiring cools as employers recalibrate for 2026

    Employers are using data and AI to improve efficiency, reduce friction and create stronger candidate experiences, an iCIMS report finds.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 16, 2025
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    As diversity commitments lessen, corporate America risks losing progress for women

    For the first time, an ambition gap has also emerged, where women say they’re less interested in promotion, a LeanIn.org and McKinsey report found.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 15, 2025
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    More workers say they will job hunt in early 2026, but competition is tight

    Workers most likely to job hunt include tech and healthcare professionals, Generation Z workers and working parents, Robert Half said.

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Evolving economic conditions — not AI — will drive cautious 2026 hiring

    “What we’re seeing is employers responding to the economic signals with a measured and deliberate approach,” ManpowerGroup’s CEO said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 12, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: Workers say they’re losing control of their professional future

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what might be the “largest age discrimination verdict ever recorded in the United States,” per attorneys.

    By • Dec. 11, 2025
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    ‘Autonomy crisis’ may be leaving workers burned out

    Instead of continuing to treat growth opportunities for workers as optional, view them as essential, the University of Phoenix white paper said.

    By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 11, 2025
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    AI barriers, complex application processes lead to job search burnout, report finds

    Employers can address these challenges by simplifying the hiring process and making it more transparent, LiveCareer says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 11, 2025
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    7 in 10 employers say they have high confidence in higher ed

    The AAC&U-Morning Consult findings contrast with recent polling showing large shares of adults are questioning whether college is worth the cost.

    By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 11, 2025
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    Health insurance, PTO still king among benefits, Indeed finds

    While better pay leads among job seeker desires, “better benefits” — particularly traditional offerings — comes in second.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 10, 2025
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    ‘No holiday cheer’ for job seekers as BLS reports a near-stall in hiring

    Despite a five-month peak in job openings, “almost no one is getting hired right now,” economist Heather Long said.

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 10, 2025