Employers say they struggle to find workers with the right AI skillset

AI is changing entry‑level roles amid a rapid decrease in the durability of skills, leaving workforce readiness at risk, a report found.

By Lara Ewen • April 17, 2026

Are workers paid fairly? It may depend on who you ask.

Lack of structure around pay can make it difficult for employees to make sense of their compensation, Salary.com said.

By Kathryn Moody • April 17, 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

This week in 5 numbers: Workers turn to generative AI for medical advice

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much time workers say they lose each week due to inefficient systems.

By Ginger Christ • April 16, 2026

US workers say they are experiencing ‘death by a thousand pings’

Nearly half of employees said they lost work to inefficient systems, according to a survey from Isolved.

By Lara Ewen • April 16, 2026

Payscale CFO calls for ‘always on’ comp talks

Generation Z is one of the drivers behind the shift toward more transparent and frequent pay discussions, Payscale’s CFO said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 15, 2026

Opaque hiring process prompts job seekers to ‘spray and pray,’ Monster says

A lack of communication has led applicants to apply to as many jobs as possible regardless of whether the positions match their skills, per a report.

By Lara Ewen • April 15, 2026

Why AI readiness training fails

Organizational friction over artificial intelligence isn’t the fault of employees but rather poor change management, experts told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • April 15, 2026

HR skills are among the most sought-after in the job market, Indeed reports

Employee engagement and management expertise were coveted even outside of traditional human resources roles.

By Lara Ewen • April 14, 2026

Many agents plan to leave their current job, but fear of AI isn’t a big factor

Most customer service representatives are on the lookout for positions offering hours that fit their needs, Verint found.

By Bryan Wassel • April 14, 2026

AI industry recruiting platform faces multiple lawsuits over data breach

The recent incident allegedly resulted in lost personal information and damages including breach of contract, plaintiffs told a California federal district court.

By Ryan Golden • April 13, 2026

Week in review: ‘Payroll leakage’ is prompting millions in losses

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from massive U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission prelitigation payments to improving performance development.

By Kathryn Moody • April 13, 2026

AI is stress-testing hiring — and hurting trust

The “AI arms race” has created a hiring system that moves faster than ever but with far less clarity, writes one leader at New Collar Skills.

By Alison Lands • Updated April 15, 2026

EOR isn’t just for expansion anymore; It’s becoming a core workforce strategy

Hiring is borderless. EOR is becoming the infrastructure behind it.

By Sivanne Fishel • April 13, 2026

3 ways HR leaders can redesign roles for Gen Z and millennials

Much of today’s workforce thrives around meaningful interaction and clear outcomes, according to research from AI candidate screening platform Cangrade.

By Lara Ewen • April 10, 2026

JPMorgan invests $600,000 to scale Atlanta’s clean tech workforce and startups

The bank’s funding will have a twofold initiative: bridging the talent gap between the skilled workforce needed to scale clean tech infrastructure and scoping out sites for clean tech startups.

By Zoya Mirza • April 10, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: US workers are quitting at the lowest level in a decade

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the record high amount the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission secured in pre-litigation recovery last year.

By Ginger Christ • April 9, 2026

Manager engagement is slipping — and affecting AI use, Gallup finds

A strong predictor of how well employees adopt AI is whether their manager actively champions it, which can’t happen with an indifferent manager, Gallup’s CEO said.

By Laurel Kalser • April 9, 2026

Starbucks, Target and Dave & Buster’s are investing in employees to try to boost customer experience

Financial incentives, better training and unified company culture are among the tools companies are using to enhance the employee experience.

By Bryan Wassel • April 9, 2026

How climate change can lead to workplace disruption and employee stress

Deloitte research found that extreme weather events frequently affected day-to-day workforce dynamics far beyond missed shifts.

By Lara Ewen • April 9, 2026

Trucking companies allegedly colluded with Kroger via no-hire agreements, complaint alleges

A lawsuit claims antitrust violations against Werner and Knight-Swift subsidiaries U.S. Xpress Enterprises and Swift Transportation.

By David Taube • April 8, 2026

Rocket Resume accuses Monster, CareerBuilder owner of ‘deception’ in the resume-making market

At the center of the lawsuit is Bold’s portfolio of brands, which Rocket Resume alleges is obfuscated to avoid accusations of monopoly building.

By Kathryn Moody • April 8, 2026

Workers say they’re staying put out of fear, not enjoyment — and it’s likely costing employers

Economic anxiety has most full-time workers in the U.S. choosing security over opportunity, according to research from Economist Enterprise.

By Lara Ewen • April 8, 2026

How multigenerational diversity fits in the workplace

Workers of different generations have varying needs when it comes to engagement and benefits, research shows.

By Caroline Colvin • April 8, 2026

Employers paid $528M in pre-litigation EEOC settlements last year

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s announcement drew a mixed reaction from former agency leaders.

By Caroline Colvin • April 7, 2026

What Gen Z wants — and needs — to learn at work

Young workers crave workplace experiences that can’t be digitized, recent reports showed.

By Kathryn Moody • April 7, 2026