The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Here are 3 things HR should do to prepare.

From traffic to watch parties, there’s much for employers to consider as one of the world’s biggest sporting events hits home.

By Ryan Golden • June 12, 2026

Meta earmarks $115M for workforce academy to support data center construction

The program will provide free skilled-trades training, industry credentials and guaranteed jobs as the company expands its artificial intelligence infrastructure footprint.

By Keith Loria • June 12, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Top trends in talent acquisition

 Widespread "job hugging" and pervasive AI tools are reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

Are L&D leaders stepping away from strategy discussions?

Employees tend to rely more on manager feedback than on traditional development frameworks when it comes to improving their skills, RedThread Research said.

By Lara Ewen • June 12, 2026

CHROs say hiring will home in on specific talent

Hiring confidence remains high despite ongoing challenges and a narrowing of recruiting scope, The Conference Board said.

By Kathryn Moody • June 12, 2026

20 attorneys general sue Trump administration over federal contractor DEI order

The plaintiffs argue Trump’s executive order impedes each state’s efforts and is unclear in what it prohibits. 

By Caroline Colvin • June 11, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Companies face potential fines for ‘ghost job’ postings

 Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many companies are experiencing impersonation attacks.

By Ginger Christ • June 11, 2026

New York passes a bill aimed at halting ‘ghost jobs’

S8877 would subject employers and third-party platforms to steep fines if their job posts don’t include a time frame for if, and when, they expect the job to be filled.

By Laurel Kalser • June 11, 2026

Digital credentials may be valuable, but they’re not being used, research shows

“If digital credentials are going to be adopted, they need to make hiring easier, not more complicated,” 1EdTech’s chief strategy officer said.

By Lara Ewen • June 11, 2026

Recruiters have doubled their call time in the past 2 years

As artificial intelligence tools have streamlined certain tasks, HR professionals have used the time saved to make more human connections with applicants and clients, per a new report.

By Lara Ewen • June 10, 2026

Copy-and-paste AI work can hurt workers’ feelings of ownership, researchers say

Passive use of artificial intelligence to complete certain tasks may erode workers’ confidence in the long-term, according to a recent study, even if it boosts productivity.

By Ryan Golden • Updated June 10, 2026

How flexible work will help working dads, too

Remote work has often been championed for its benefit for working moms, but new insights remind employers how it can help working dads as well.

By Caroline Colvin • June 10, 2026

People who eagerly seek out managerial positions may be least suited for the roles

Good managers may be more important to overall company success than the combined skills of their teams, but not all are suited for such, per a study.

By Lara Ewen • June 9, 2026

AI is creating a ‘joy paradox’ at work, BCG finds

Although workers say their job satisfaction is up due to artificial intelligence, they also note an increased cognitive load.

By Lara Ewen • June 9, 2026

Feds propose mandatory E-Verify participation for federal grant recipients

The rule would provide an “additional safeguard” to existing employment eligibility requirements, according to the White House Office of Management and Budget.

By Ryan Golden • June 8, 2026

6 stories on how remote work is faring

There’s “a pattern companies don’t advertise: Where you work determines not just your lifestyle, but your earning power,” a JobLeads manager said.

By Ginger Christ • June 8, 2026

Verizon CEO: AI will take over ‘a large percentage’ of customer service

Artificial intelligence “will dramatically improve our ability to satisfy customers,” Dan Schulman said. 

By Kristen Doerer • June 8, 2026

Week in review: The hidden opportunity in menopause benefits

We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, from the effect of remote work on young people’s unemployment to the current state of upskilling.

By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2026

Leaders who can’t see worker problems are creating a ‘dignity debt’

As artificial intelligence tools create heightened productivity demands, a significant percentage of workers are stressed and crave more transparency at work.

By Lara Ewen • June 5, 2026

Job gains in May paint a tale of two realities, economists say

While data from the past three months were revised upward to indicate more growth, unemployed workers may still be struggling to find jobs.

By Kathryn Moody • June 5, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Remote work may be hurting college grads

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how artificial intelligence will affect customer service jobs.

By Ginger Christ • June 4, 2026

Menopause leave is ‘a missed opportunity’ for employers, NFP says

Menopause symptoms typically occur during a woman’s peak career years and can contribute to lower productivity, greater absenteeism and even workforce attrition, one report found.

By Ginger Christ • June 4, 2026

HR teams say they continue to rely on manual workarounds despite new HCM systems

Companies invest in complex programs designed to facilitate daily tasks, but poor implementation leads to few workers actually using them, a Strada report indicates.

By Lara Ewen • June 4, 2026

Half of current customer service jobs will be lost to AI by 2030, Forrester predicts

“There are humans today doing jobs that don't require the level of intelligence that a human has,” Forrester’s Max Ball said. “That work is going to go away.”

By Kristen Doerer • June 4, 2026

Front-line managers are key to making improvement plans work, survey finds

Managers who oversee front-line workers are best suited to know what’s happening on the front line, why it’s happening and where to focus next, according to a SafetyCulture report.

By Laurel Kalser • June 4, 2026

Why has youth unemployment risen so dramatically? It may not be AI.

Artificial intelligence can’t explain the disparity in hiring between generations, an analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted.

By Emilie Shumway • June 3, 2026