CFO job descriptions are outdated, experts say

With finance chiefs handling a wider range of duties, including tech rollouts, traditional job descriptions continue to fall short.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 13, 2026

Job applicants say they are using AI to discover, investigate companies

More than half of candidates said they declined to apply for a job after learning about a company through artificial intelligence, per a new study.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 13, 2026

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

Week in review: Can AI root out manager bias?

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including a single case’s effect on diversity and inclusion programming and how artificial intelligence is deferring jobs.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 13, 2026

Many executives say they are worried about leading with empathy

Faced with pressure to “place winning bets on AI,” C-suite executives are deprioritizing employee well-being, culture and retention, Businessolver said.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 12, 2026

CEO exits due to misconduct have doubled compared to 2024

“It’s not just a question of romance or morality anymore. It’s a question of judgment,” said Andy Challenger, chief revenue officer for Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 12, 2026

‘Remote work’ from the office? It’s more common than you think.

Diffuse teams and a general submission to digital platforms are undermining employers’ stated reasons for returning to the office, research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 12, 2026

Be proactive on pay bands, promotion ladders and performance parameters, attorneys say

Ten years after the pay equity and salary transparency renaissance, employment lawyers reflect on the culture of compensation.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 11, 2026

Holiday hiring looks different this year. Here’s why.

From retailers pulling back on large hiring announcements to the creation of more part-time roles, 2026 might be a tipping point for seasonal staffing.

By Kaarin Moore • Nov. 10, 2026

Workers are facing a ‘crisis of disengagement’

Multiple factors are contributing to low engagement rates, including a low-hire job market, layoff anxiety, artificial intelligence uncertainty and burnout, per new research.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 6, 2026

Week in review: Employment growth hits unexpected high after months of tepid gains

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including the impact of Grand Theft Auto VI’s release and religious accommodation for artificial intelligence tool use.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 6, 2026

Nearly two-thirds of HR leaders expect layoffs in 2027

As companies plan payroll reductions, they’re also tightening their belts on severance packages while offering more extensive career transition services.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 5, 2026

DOL final rule revamps antidiscrimination requirements for apprenticeships

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule to rescind “affirmative action requirements” for federally registered apprenticeships, effective Jan. 5.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 5, 2026

Change debt, not change fatigue, is driving burnout, research shows

Unresolved issues from previous workplace upheaval may lead to increasingly heavy burdens for employees, a recent study found.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 4, 2026

EEO-1’s end may not alter much. The data’s value ‘was never limited to compliance.’

The strongest organizations use data as a diagnostic tool by looking for patterns, asking questions and making improvements where needed, one source told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 4, 2026

Employee engagement hits 15-year low, Gallup finds

The biggest declines came from hybrid and remote employees at companies that had adopted artificial intelligence, according to the pollster.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 3, 2026

How to make factory space for workers with disabilities

People with disabilities represent one of the largest talent pools manufactuers underutilize, experts said during a Manufacturing Institute webinar.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 2, 2026

Why HR should care about Grand Theft Auto VI

This isn’t the first time a pop culture phenomenon has tanked worker output.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 2, 2026

Week in review: ‘Karen’ comment doesn’t show discrimination, judge says

We’re rounding up last week’s stories and news, including cost of living increases and the rising ghosting problem.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 30, 2026

Verizon, Franklin Electric announce new HR leaders in October

Companies in high-speed networking, live entertainment and other industries also brought on new leaders.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 29, 2026

Gap Inc. launches AI hiring tool in time for the holidays

The retailer expects around 200,000 seasonal employment applications. Its new AI platform aims to reduce the administrative tasks associated with hiring. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 29, 2026

About 1 in 3 workers say they’re faking their skills

Lying is becoming normalized across work settings, studies show.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 29, 2026

AI at work: Employees, employers may not be on the same page

A study from Dayforce highlights workers’ fears about how AI use might make their work life worse.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 28, 2026

Too much disruption can affect workplace culture

Companies need to treat upheaval “as both a cultural and operational issue,” a new report recommended.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 28, 2026

4 trends explaining why recruiters are struggling right now

“You may be getting applications from people who have never heard of your job or company,” one senior director analyst said.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2026

Vague job postings get fewer applicants

Job posts that focus on personality traits and equipment are less effective than postings that outline specific role requirements, per a new study.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 26, 2026