Biotech companies bring on new HR talent in August

Krispy Kreme and regional grocery chain Giant also promoted HR talent into top leadership roles.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 28, 2026

There are three skilled trade job openings for every qualified worker

The supply of skilled workers only continues to tighten as more reach retirement age amid rising demand, a Lightcast report said.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 28, 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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Why HR departments run with AI agents will still require humans

Despite flashy headlines, companies are not wiping out their HR departments — not even to implement AI, experts told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 28, 2026

District HR leaders: Keep humans in decision-making as AI’s presence grows

With artificial intelligence gaining steam in school districts, some HR leaders also say the technology can help them be more efficient.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 27, 2026

Hiring managers say they trust AI — but actively manage issues with it

The volume of applications tripled in recent years, and while artificial intelligence tools help manage the influx, automation can only do so much, per a new study. 

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 27, 2026

AI-related growth edges out job cut fears in finance execs’ tech outlook

In an informal CFO Dive poll, 54% said they see AI’s biggest workforce impact being higher employee productivity.  

By Danielle McLean • Aug. 26, 2026

AI is evolving faster than humans can assess how best to use it

Existing frameworks aren’t equipped to understand what performance will look like in the artificial intelligence era, Talogy said in its report.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 26, 2026

What mentorship looks like in the disconnected era

Successful mentorship programs are often guided but not too structured, and they don’t rely on managers being default mentors, experts told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 25, 2026

Looks matter more than resume in first impressions, study says

“People want to think that they are making really high-level analytical decisions based on effectively evaluating evidence,” but that’s not what is happening, one professor said.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 25, 2026

Healthcare costs could rise by nearly 10% in 2027

Employers cover more than 80% of the burden, but employees will also be hit by rising costs, an Aon report found.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 25, 2026

Feds to propose H-1B fee that would stack with controversial $100K payment

Employers should expect litigation against the new fee once it is finalized, a source told HR Dive, similar to what occurred after last year’s fee was announced by President Donald Trump.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 24, 2026

Week in review: Bank of America bans consecutive remote days

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including HR Dive’s summer reading list for 2026.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 24, 2026

Skilled labor demand is exploding. AI may be both a cause and a solution

A survey by the National Fire Protection Association found that while AI is putting pressure on an already stretched fire and safety workforce, it is also making their jobs easier.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 21, 2026

Women are significantly underrepresented in the AI workforce

The gender disparity is even more pronounced in the highest-paying jobs and top executive levels, according to research from LinkedIn.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 21, 2026

Managers say they are using public AI tools to prepare for hard conversations

That use can include inputting employee names and performance details into a public artificial intelligence platform, a survey found.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 21, 2026

Feds propose ‘Trump Account’ regulations as older workers’ retirement hopes dwindle

Trump Accounts will help eligible children “enjoy years of compound earnings for their future college, retirement and other needs,” an IRS leader said.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 20, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Employees struggle to find time for upskilling

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many consecutive business days Bank of America employees are allowed to work remotely.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 20, 2026

Gap between demand and hiring widens

More candidates are applying for jobs in manufacturing especially, but companies aren’t successfully moving them into available roles, according to an ICIMS report.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 20, 2026

Only 1 in 5 organizations are prepared to move toward autonomous AI agents, Deloitte finds

Poorly documented or misunderstood processes, fragmented data systems, and entrenched ways of working are impeding the transition, according to the report.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 20, 2026

Only daily AI users feel positively about job security

Unclear AI policies and a lack of training are compounding employee concerns about the technology, a SurveyMonkey and CNBC survey found.

By Paige Gross • Aug. 19, 2026

More than three-quarters of front-line managers say they lack necessary guidance

A disconnect between company systems and operational needs has led to problems translating decisions into action, according to a report from Dayforce.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 19, 2026

CHROs split on whether managers can lead through AI-driven change, Gallup finds

In addition to managerial training, HR leaders said their organizations are investing in “centers of excellence” and “internal AI champions.”

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 19, 2026

HR pros’ summer reading list 2026

These recommendations include books from our own summer reading lists as well as ones from HR Dive’s readers.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 18, 2026

Workers report ‘FOBO’ — a fear of becoming obsolete

Most workers told ETS and The Harris Poll that upskilling “is no longer a choice” but also that it was hard to get employer support on the matter.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 18, 2026

Rethinking RTO? Researchers highlight the positive impact of remote work

In a year where retention is top of mind for employers, conversations highlighting the benefits of remote work may be crucial.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 18, 2026