Nearly all workers believe in title inflation — and most say it’s on the rise

The practice, which a recruiter previously told HR Dive began in startup culture, can create a number of internal issues for a company.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 16, 2025

Indeed: Job postings that mention training are on the rise — for some roles

Employers appear less inclined to advertise training for high-skill roles, such as in data and analysis, that are the most likely to be affected by AI, economists said.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 16, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Sociable: Facebook launches updated job listings in the US

Individuals or businesses will be able to list open roles via their personal profile or from their Facebook company page.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 16, 2025

Talking politics at work? No thanks, employees say.

“Employers need to establish clear boundaries that foster respect, neutrality, and inclusion,” a Monster career expert said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 15, 2025

Leaders can face ‘authenticity penalty’ if they react too quickly to feedback

When leaders shift their behavior too soon, employees may see it as “too good to be true,” researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 15, 2025

Some employers skip the upskilling, use AI to replace workers

However, small- and medium-sized employers might become the “backbone” of upskilling as the market shifts, according to the British Standards Institution.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 14, 2025

Most employers say they hire overqualified candidates despite retention concerns

To avoid quick exits, employers can focus on skills-based hiring and candidates’ abilities and ambitions, Express Employment Professionals says.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 14, 2025

A leaky talent pipeline jeopardizes the American economy

A looming skills crisis requires bold action from every sector, writes SHRM’s Emily Dickens — and HR’s input will be critical.

By Emily Dickens • Oct. 14, 2025

Beyond H-1Bs: Get ready for the future of global hiring

The $100K H-1B fee exposes a fragile hiring model. Learn how to future-proof your global workforce.

By William Smith • Oct. 13, 2025

Workers may continue to ‘job hug’ during next six months as retention reaches new high

Women and millennial workers are more likely to stay put in coming months, while men and Gen X workers appear more likely to leave, Eagle Hill Consulting says.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 10, 2025

Bridging the skills gap and preparing tomorrow’s utility workforce

Upskilling isn’t just teaching someone how to use a tablet. It’s about reorienting training to connect long-standing operational know-how with new technologies, writes Dan Helman, CEO of Think Power Solutions.

By Dan Helman • Oct. 10, 2025

AI tied to 7,000 job cuts in September, Challenger finds

Salesforce is among the companies that have directly attributed massive job cuts to AI in recent months.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 10, 2025

The human-machine era is here, but work culture may not be ready for it

CHROs will play a key role in determining how work will be shaped in the years to come, according to Gartner.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 9, 2025

US workers say reputation and values matter more than ever in today’s labor market

Maintaining employee trust requires honesty and consistent leadership, United Culture said in its report.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 9, 2025

Happy managers make for happier teams, data shows

“The lesson for leaders is clear: you cannot create a winning workplace culture without bringing your managers along,” a Glassdoor researcher said.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 8, 2025

Countdown is on for employers to comply with California’s ‘stringent’ AI regulations

The rules will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, and will likely be the most restrictive in the country, Littler attorneys say.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 7, 2025

The silent crisis of generative AI anxiety in the workplace

Workplace consultant Gleb Tsipursky explains how HR can create an environment where innovation flourishes.

By Gleb Tsipursky • Oct. 7, 2025

California lawsuit challenges Trump’s H-1B visa fee

The president’s Sept. 19 proclamation “caused a widespread panic” among employers and exceeded his authority, the plaintiffs alleged.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 6, 2025

AI has already redefined tech roles, workers say

More than half of tech talent surveyed by Indeed and Glassdoor said tech workers were reassigned due to AI, and 1 in 4 said workers had been laid off.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 6, 2025

Workforce development and training evolve to meet manufacturing demands

Flagship events like industry-wide Manufacturing Month in October are giving businesses another opportunity to attract talent.

By Michelle No • Oct. 6, 2025

Employers report tightened social media policies in wake of political upheaval

A quarter of employers surveyed said they disciplined workers for social media posts in the past month, Resume Templates said.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 6, 2025

SHRM: 15% of US jobs at heightened risk of automation

The HR association said that “job transformation” was a much more likely outcome of artificial intelligence’s growth for most occupations, however.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 3, 2025

Executives eye job changes, putting succession planning in the spotlight

Employers need future-proof succession planning and talent strategies that retain and develop top leaders, LHH says.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 3, 2025

BLS will not be releasing jobs numbers. So who has the answers?

Numerous private firms have set out to provide context — if not their own replacement — for BLS’s jobs report. But what does all the noise really mean?

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 3, 2025

Why do employees organize and join a union? Littler data has insight.

Employers may underestimate the willingness of workers to join a union, Littler said in its annual labor report. Here’s what HR should know. 

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 2, 2025