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

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

Explore the Trendline➔

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.

By HR Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

AI use may improve engagement, but only under the right conditions

Manager support is the key to developing enthusiastic support for artificial intelligence tools in the workplace, according to research from Gallup.

By Lara Ewen • July 29, 2026

How to make sure front-line managers are heard

Despite knowing how important front-line managers are, employers often ignore their feedback, a study showed.

By Jen A. Miller • July 28, 2026

Managers say they don’t feel ready to lead an AI-fluent workforce

Many companies aren’t providing the necessary training to help employees learn how to use artificial intelligence, per Indeed research.

By Lara Ewen • July 28, 2026

Gap Inc. opens creator program to employees

Corporate, distribution and store staff can now apply to be influencers for the retailer’s brand portfolio, almost a year after the program’s launch.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 27, 2026

Week in review: Federal HR office lost over 1,000 workers in one year

We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, including the percentage of workers who see work as a “situationship.”

By Kathryn Moody • July 27, 2026

Leadership readiness lags behind AI adoption rate

Only 3% of leaders are prepared to steer the ship on artificial intelligence adoption, research suggests.

By Caroline Colvin • July 27, 2026

Companies aim for more ‘strategic’ pay increases: WTW report

With salary budgets projected to increase 3.4% in 2027, employers are moving away from broad-based pay increases in favor of more targeted increases and spot awards.

By Danielle McLean • July 24, 2026

Employers may underestimate workers’ financial concerns

More than half of employees feel positive about their finances and careers, but three-quarters said the cost of living challenged their sense of security, per a Bank of America report.

By Lara Ewen • July 24, 2026

Confidence in HR may hinge on moving beyond task-level AI use

As HR claims more ownership of AI strategy, belief that the technology can “significantly improve how work gets done” has decreased, Culture Amp said.

By Kathryn Moody • July 24, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Nearly 7 in 10 workers say they question their ability to retire comfortably

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many companies are spending less on new hires and more on artificial intelligence.

By Ginger Christ • July 23, 2026

More than half of workers say they’ve considered accepting a lower offer after a layoff

Glassdoor findings show a potential worsening of the gender pay gap through layoffs.

By Ginger Christ • July 23, 2026

Workers who direct AI agents outperform peers who simply delegate to them

Even when other skill sets were identical, the ability to judge artificial intelligence output made a critical difference in performance, per a study from KPMG and University of Texas at Austin.

By Lara Ewen • July 23, 2026

What 10 leading restaurant companies pay their CEOs — and their hourly workers

Median hourly compensation hovers near, and sometimes below, the poverty line, while leading restaurant CEOs earn tens of millions.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 23, 2026

Federal HR office lost more than a third of its workforce during Trump’s second term, GAO reports

The watchdog said the losses hampered “operational capacity” at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and “risk worsening pre-existing skills gaps.”

By Ginger Christ • July 22, 2026

Men use outside job offers to negotiate pay while women do not, per Swedish study

Researchers recommended implementing structured wage-setting practices that reduce the role of bargaining in setting pay.

By Ryan Golden • July 22, 2026

New grads have to compete with AI for entry-level roles, hiring managers say

Nearly half of organizations now ask a senior worker plus AI to do the work of several entry-level grads, per a new report.

By Lara Ewen • July 22, 2026

AI skills gap persists despite widening personal use

Companies assuming employees will bring AI skills into their jobs will set themselves up to fail, according to CompTIA Vice President of Research Seth Robinson. 

By Roberto Torres • July 22, 2026