Delayed September job numbers paint an optimistic picture amid murkier October

“As hiring remains tepid and job growth hovers near stall speed, the labor market appears stuck in a holding pattern,” one ZipRecruiter economist said.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 21, 2025

US workers report a ‘major AI trust gap’ that affects their view of companies

Half of workers said they prefer humans to review job applications, evaluate work performance and make decisions that affect careers, SHL survey results said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 21, 2025

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

This week in 5 numbers: Job openings up, but hires down

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many daily generative artificial intelligence users said they were more productive from using the technology.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 20, 2025

8 in 10 companies will award executives bonuses this year, survey finds

Meanwhile, nearly a third of companies plan to lay off workers before the end of the year, per the Resume.org survey.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 20, 2025

Online searches for apprenticeships more than doubled in the past five years, Indeed says

The number of apprenticeship programs has grown in recent years, particularly in mechanics, electrical and manufacturing.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 20, 2025

Executive pay stabilizes as boards shift to performance-based strategies

While CEO pay jumped significantly in 2024, driven by market recovery and aggressive long-term incentive strategies, that growth is now cooling, Gallagher said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 20, 2025

The ‘AI race’ has fostered better hiring decisions — and mistrust, survey finds

Hiring managers are conducting more in-person interviews to weed out fakes, while recruiters suspect their systems may be rejecting qualified candidates, according to a Greenhouse report.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 20, 2025

‘Treat ICE like a vampire’ — and 5 more tips for dealing with law enforcement at work

Every employer should devise a response plan, a former DHS attorney said Friday at an American Bar Association event.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 18, 2025

Daily AI users report more access to L&D resources than infrequent users

“Based on current trends, those who are already using AI look set to extend their lead over the rest of the workforce,” a PwC report said.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 18, 2025

Employers stall on hiring as candidate interest slows, report says

“The firms that cut red tape and move top talent through quickly will own the market,” the head of talent acquisition insights at iCIMS said.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 18, 2025

Most executives say refusing to adopt AI poses bigger career threat to workers than AI itself

However, AI adoption will remain stalled without employee trust, training and defined benefits for workers, Kelly Services said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 17, 2025

‘Forever layoffs’ and RTO pressure: Employers hold the power again, Glassdoor says

That power isn’t necessarily exercised in loud or expansive moves but in quiet, consistent changes, the report showed.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 17, 2025

Human recruiters ‘perfectly willing to accept’ AI’s biases, researcher says

A University of Washington study found that participants generally followed the hiring recommendations of biased large language models.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2025

1 in 3 US job listings go nowhere, creating a ‘ghost job economy,’ report finds

For employers, the gap between job openings and hires “raises serious credibility issues,” a MyPerfectResume career expert says.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 14, 2025

No October jobs report will be published, the White House says. What do we know?

As of publication, BLS has not stated when it will release data it was able to collect, such as the jobs data for September.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 14, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Caregivers say balancing their dual responsibilities hurts their career

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how salary history bans affect workers’ earnings.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 13, 2025

Cost of living remains high — and wages haven’t kept up, experts say

“Coupled with today’s high costs, low wages leave many working people unable to afford basics such as groceries and gas — much less get ahead,” researchers with The Century Foundation said.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 13, 2025

3 in 10 firms plan to replace workers with AI next year, survey finds

The industries most likely to see artificial intelligence-related layoffs include IT, financial services and accounting, per the study.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 13, 2025

Companies focusing on credentials over skills may be left behind

Skills-first hiring should be treated as a companywide transformation rather than just an HR project, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 13, 2025

Front-line workers are more difficult to find, train and retain, study says

Employers’ previous assumptions about how easily essential workers can be hired or replaced have become increasingly unreliable, according to a Josh Bersin report.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 13, 2025

Workers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face barriers to inclusion

These employees reported significantly fewer opportunities for professional growth, according to Boston Consulting Group.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 12, 2025

Caregivers say they are buckling under the weight of their second shift

Here’s how workers are “stretched thin,” according to Atlassian data and other reports.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 12, 2025

4 ways to tap into veteran talent and other career returners

Traditionally overlooked talent pools are fueling competitive advantage. Here’s how leaders can rethink hiring to strengthen their workforce.

By Mai Lan Nguyen • Nov. 12, 2025

‘Weird but effective’: Job seekers are swiping right in search of a new job

Job seekers turn to dating apps to network amid a ‘brutal’ labor market, ResumeBuilder.com’s chief career advisor said.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 10, 2025

‘Leadership vacuum’ prompts AI anxiety at work, report finds

To fill the gap, leaders can invest in manager training, AI upskilling and workplace psychological safety around learning new skills, Mercer said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 10, 2025