Mercy, WilliamsMarston add new HR leaders in May

Companies emphasized the need to scale in their announcements of new HR executives last month.

By Emilie Shumway • May 29, 2026

6 in 10 workers say their boss is toxic

Workers blame bad leadership on systemic failures rather than individual personalities, according to a new report from The Harris Poll.

By Lara Ewen • May 29, 2026

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Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work and transparent communication — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Target plans to evaluate employees on customer engagement

Target provided guest experience training to more than 300,000 associates focused on four performance factors: interaction, execution, teamwork and reliability.

By Kristen Doerer • May 29, 2026

Share of workers over 55 is only increasing, study shows

Here’s what this generational shift in the workforce means for HR.

By Caroline Colvin • May 29, 2026

Newsom signs order focused on AI’s workforce impacts

The executive order directs state agencies to evaluate a range of approaches, including “safety net” options for displaced workers.

By Alexei Alexis • May 28, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: AI could create more jobs than it eliminates

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many HR professionals identified training as a top priority in our 2026 Identity of HR survey.

By Ginger Christ • May 28, 2026

The disconnect between front-line workers and leadership is growing, report says

Shift-level problems are affecting well-being, and nearly three-quarters of workers have considered quitting as a result, Dayforce said.

By Lara Ewen • May 28, 2026

How major retailers are investing in their associates to better serve customers

Lowe’s is reporting success putting artificial intelligence companions in the hands of employees, while Walmart and Home Depot are betting specialized positions will better meet customers’ needs.

By Bryan Wassel • May 28, 2026

Leaders and employees disagree about AI workflow readiness

A growing gap exists between what organizational leaders expect artificial intelligence to deliver and what their companies are currently able to do, Adecco Group said.

By Lara Ewen • May 27, 2026

Workers say values matter — but only when a company lives them

Nearly half of employees say they have worked for companies that didn’t live up to the principles they said they embraced.

By Lara Ewen • May 27, 2026

In 2026, more HR leaders are focused on training — and not just for AI skills

A shifting job market and desire for better workforce management may be why more HR pros considered learning a top priority this year, experts said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 26, 2026

AI is ‘going to break down millions of careers,’ Gartner analyst says

Organizations need to rethink how employees gain expertise, or they will find themselves without talent for the jobs artificial intelligence helps create, the analyst said.

By Lara Ewen • May 26, 2026

CIOs say they need a people strategy to scale AI

Technology executives underscored the criticality of being a people leader, which requires thinking through what skills to invest in and how to invest in them.

By Nicole Laskowski • May 26, 2026

A massive labor force loss is coming. What can employers do?

Artificial intelligence can make up some gaps — but not the ones needed to be bridged the most, Indeed Hiring Lab said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 22, 2026

Amid heavy AI use, workers say their skills are atrophying

As worker sentiment sours on artificial intelligence, clearer guidelines surrounding its usage may be even more critical.

By Lara Ewen • May 22, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: More than 1 in 5 employees say they’ve witnessed unethical or illegal conduct at work

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many women hold seats on the corporate boards of Russell 3000 companies.

By Ginger Christ • May 21, 2026

Amid daunting constraints, companies say they remain committed to inclusion

However, federal contractors have faced regulatory pressure, prompting the majority to decrease inclusion efforts, per a report.

By Laurel Kalser • May 21, 2026

Burnout is increasing, while employee confidence is at a record low, research shows

Worker burnout happens when employees “face a chronic, unmanageable amount” of stress, a senior economist for Glassdoor said.

By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2026

Women’s representation is slipping on corporate boards

President Donald Trump’s top-down attack on diversity and inclusion has trickled into every aspect of work. 

By Caroline Colvin • May 20, 2026

Indeed parent company touts record growth driven by AI

Despite ongoing concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting job boards, Indeed posted record high users in March, Recruit Holdings said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 20, 2026

Don’t discount human skills or older workers in AI upskilling, expert warns

Training initiatives need to focus on more than software integration, a workplace behavior expert told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • May 19, 2026

Education Department releases final rule for Workforce Pell

The regulations detail the process for how short-term programs can get approval from the federal government to be eligible for Pell Grants. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 19, 2026

1 in 5 workers said they felt pressured to compromise their ethics

Fear of repercussions can lead workers to stay quiet even as 22% of workers surveyed by Outten & Golden said they witnessed illegal or unethical conduct.

By Lara Ewen • May 19, 2026

A major workplace stressor? Role ambiguity.

The issue outpaced role conflict and role overload, an analysis of 60 years of data revealed.

By Caroline Colvin • May 19, 2026

Week in review: The Biden-era overtime rule is officially dead

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from recruiters managing a larger workload to a lack of speaking up at work.

By Kathryn Moody • May 18, 2026