EEOC moves to axe EEO-1 reporting

The agency wants to scrap a variety of employer reporting requirements, according to a plan sent to the White House Thursday.

By Caroline Colvin • May 15, 2026

What puts organizations at risk of losing AI talent?

“AI adoption is a culture issue, not just a training issue,” a Gartner report said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 15, 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

Entry-level productivity expectations have increased due to AI, report says

Nearly a third of HR professionals told D2L they’re hiring fewer early career workers and using artificial intelligence to fill in the gaps.

By Lara Ewen • May 15, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Half of job applicants want to ban or heavily regulate ATS

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many managers said they never received training on how to ask for feedback.

By Ginger Christ • May 14, 2026

DOL rescinds Biden-era overtime rule, formalizing return to 2019 salary threshold

The salary threshold is only part of the exemption test, one attorney reminded HR leads.

By Caroline Colvin • May 14, 2026

Reports of misconduct have spiked — and cases are getting more complex, study finds

To create lasting change, employee relations teams must effectively handle a greater volume of investigations and reach workers who don’t speak up, HR Acuity’s CEO said.

By Laurel Kalser • May 14, 2026

Employers adopt AI tools faster than they can train workers to use them

This “productivity paradox” is one reason artificial intelligence ROI remains somewhat elusive, Randstad Digital said in its report.

By Lara Ewen • May 14, 2026

Heading into the workforce, the youngest Gen Zers seem cautiously optimistic

Generation Z’s confidence at work has long wavered amid numerous societal shifts, previous research has shown.

By Caroline Colvin • May 13, 2026

Culture is critical for AI project success, Microsoft finds

Only 1 in 5 workers are operating within an artificial intelligence “sweet spot” of skills and proper infrastructure, according to a report.

By Paige Gross • May 13, 2026

Recruiters see job applications triple — to more than 300 per role

Data from a recruiting platform shows a “surge” in applications during the last five years.

By Lara Ewen • May 13, 2026

CFOs earn higher pay as pressures mount, Datarails finds

Median CFO pay now slightly exceeds chief operating officer levels, but tenure is falling and turnover is rising, the study showed.

By Alexei Alexis • May 12, 2026

Most workers told Monster their job harms their mental health

With power now back in employers’ hands, some organizations have shifted their tactics and culture to devastating effect, surveyed workers indicated.

By Emilie Shumway • May 12, 2026

Leadership development isn’t just for leaders anymore

ATD found that all employees can benefit from such training, and that culture improves when it's offered.

By Kathryn Moody • May 12, 2026

Job seekers are frustrated by an ‘opaque and impersonal’ hiring process, a career expert says

Uncertainty can even outweigh rejection, a Monster report found.

By Lara Ewen • May 12, 2026

No one really wants to speak up at work — especially about AI errors, study shows

Trust and psychological safety continue to be pain points, data analysis from learning organization Radical Candor showed.

By Caroline Colvin • May 12, 2026

Iran war inflation crimps profits, plans for investment, hiring, survey finds

Half of the respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey put the odds of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months at 26% or higher.

By Jim Tyson • May 12, 2026

Week in review: How to prevent hiring someone without the right skills

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including preventing remote worker fraud and the most common uses of artificial intelligence in recruiting.

By Kathryn Moody • May 11, 2026

LinkedIn: Gen Zers are most likely to fall victim to job scams

About a third also admitted to ignoring red flags due to the tight job market.

By Caroline Colvin • May 11, 2026

Job market is ‘increasingly selective’ despite growth, economists say

“Employers currently hold more leverage in the labor market and are hiring with greater precision,” one executive said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 8, 2026

Tech layoffs climb as AI remains top driver

For the second month in a row, AI led all reasons for U.S. job cuts across sectors in April, accounting for 26% of total layoffs.

By Alexei Alexis • May 8, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Only about 1 in 10 job seekers say they would sit through an AI interview

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many women are in roles vulnerable to artificial intelligence displacement. 

By Ginger Christ • May 7, 2026

In the race to deploy AI, leaders must prioritize human capabilities, report warns

Organizations that put automating routine tasks ahead of developing adaptability and change management skills risk limiting AI’s potential, according to an Aon study.

By Laurel Kalser • May 7, 2026

Boards push AI but can’t separate hype from reality, CEOs say

The disconnect reveals larger organizational challenges when it comes to implementing artificial intelligence and measuring results, according to Boston Consulting Group.

By Lara Ewen • May 7, 2026

Companies and schools are trying virtual reality for skilled trades training

The technology enables a broad sharing of best practices, but there are limitations, instructors say.

By Benton Graham • May 6, 2026

Job candidates say they’re quitting the hiring process over AI interviews

“Most AI in hiring today is making a bad system worse: more applications, less signal, and less transparency,” Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait said.

By Lara Ewen • May 6, 2026