Corporate conversations about AI productivity are mostly focused on future gains

When it comes to the performance benefits of artificial intelligence, the vast majority of executives expect to realize results later on, a new report says.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 7, 2026

July sees job losses, portending a potential rough patch for employers

“Don’t put too much stock in a single report, but don’t ignore the fact that the plane is starting to shake,” a senior economist said.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 7, 2026

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Top 5 stories from HR Dive: Talent

HR Dive Talent’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including shifting cultural norms and emerging hiring challenges.

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Employers need to have conversations about menopause, experts say

“First and foremost, we have to have a culture that fosters safety so that people feel safe to ask for the support that they need,” said Patty Borst from consultancy The Partners Group. 

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 6, 2026

Gen X employees say they are burned out from caregiving responsibilities

Caregiving demands “inevitably spill over to the workday,” yet a third of employees reported receiving little or no support from their employer.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 6, 2026

Payscale: Merit increases remain popular as ‘peanut butter’ raises trend downward

In the U.S., 30% of employers said they expect salary budgets to be higher year over year in 2027, up substantially from 16% reported last year.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 6, 2026

DMEC CEO: Leave should be a strategic objective

“We still design for the able-bodied person more than we think about the population as a whole,” Bryon Bass told HR Dive.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 5, 2026

Psychological safety at work may depend on the state of DEI outside of work

Whether a worker feels their community is inclusive affects how they show up at work, an Elon University report shows. 

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 5, 2026

AI may be helping employees prepare for career mobility

Workers say they are using artificial intelligence to seek out development opportunities within their existing roles as well as outside their organizations.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 5, 2026

Workers are all in fight-or-flight mode, expert says

Employers can improve mental health in the workplace by tuning into how workers are doing and being intentional, according to a consultant on health and productivity. 

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 5, 2026

Employee optimism continues to fade with job security on the line

Confidence in a positive business outlook reached another low point in July, according to Glassdoor, continuing a period of overall decline dating back to 2023.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 5, 2026

Which skills can AI not replace?

Employers are in need of “durable skills” despite swift changes to workplace technology, a Resume Now report indicated.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 4, 2026

CHROs say they are skeptical about AI readiness

The executives with the most insight into workforce preparedness are the ones most likely to be cautious about timelines, according to a Protiviti survey.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 4, 2026

Class ceiling: What cultural background has to do with salary negotiation

A new study shows that social background factors into workers’ ability to negotiate — or not — and how HR professionals judge them.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 4, 2026

Week in review: How does HR use ChatGPT?

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including the percentage of executives who said their leaders are prepared to lead AI adoption.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 3, 2026

LinkedIn offers the option to report AI slop

The platform is testing a new feature that allows posts and comments to be privately flagged as being generated by artificial intelligence.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2026

3 leadership investments that help small businesses grow

As small businesses grow leadership becomes one of their most valuable investments.

Aug. 3, 2026

Why skills visibility matters before the next workforce decision

Why skills visibility is becoming a workforce planning advantage.

By Dillon Price • Aug. 3, 2026

Which 2 major companies in the food space announced new CPOs in July?

Meanwhile, Visier netted a former CEO for its lead HR role and a Michigan energy company pulled an HR leader from the railroad industry.

By Emilie Shumway • July 31, 2026

Managers say they are using AI to make layoff decisions

Some artificial intelligence models are being asked to weigh factors like sick days, age and tenure when assessing who to let go, one survey said.

By Lara Ewen • July 31, 2026

Employers may not be training workers well enough for widespread AI disruption

Advanced skills, such as managing AI agents, do not tend to be the focus of employer training, The Conference Board said in a report.

By Kathryn Moody • July 31, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Why some workers aren’t AI upskilling

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many C-suite, CHRO and senior talent acquisition leaders think their leaders are “highly prepared” to lead AI adoption.

By Ginger Christ • July 30, 2026

1 in 4 dollars spent on AI goes to waste, report finds

More than half of businesses lack a dedicated owner for artificial intelligence costs, which can lead to overspend, according to a Harness report.

By Scarlett Evans • July 30, 2026

How companies are accidentally training future leaders to stay quiet

Organizations that encourage employees to ask the questions AI can’t answer will thrive, writes SurveyMonkey’s CPO.

By Becky Cantieri • July 30, 2026

How much is hybrid workplace coordination costing companies?

Navigating shifting schedules and coordinating in-person meetings may be creating friction, per a survey from an operations platform.

By Lara Ewen • July 30, 2026

HR often uses ChatGPT to complete non-HR tasks, according to OpenAI report

AI can change the division of work within an organization by allowing users to perform tasks outside their typical roles, OpenAI said.

By Ryan Golden • July 29, 2026