AI literacy and change management among most-needed HR skills

Much of the HR profession remains human-oriented, LinkedIn’s report showed.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2026

Retention is top of mind for employers, report finds

Monster said that “hiring has not stopped, it is becoming more intentional.”

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 27, 2026

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

By HR Dive staff

The No. 1 barrier to exceptional service, according to employees? Staffing.

Staffing concerns have increased at the same time that employers are reducing headcount and asking employees take on more work, Gallup found.

By Kristen Doerer • Feb. 27, 2026

Using percentages to manage raises may perpetuate gender pay gaps

Using dollar amounts instead could improve pay equity and help managers avoid potential legal risks, according to new research.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 26, 2026

AI triggers hiring shift for Fortune 500

Demand for artificial intelligence governance skills increased 81% year over year as enterprises continued to prioritize the technology, according to a report from Draup.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 26, 2026

Is Gen Z really bringing mom and dad to interviews?

Yes, and parents play a role in the job search before and after that, according to a Zety report.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 25, 2026

Workforce strategies are designed for ‘a world that no longer exists,’ study says

Aging populations, decreased immigration and overly rigid education requirements are creating a global labor shortage, according to Lightcast.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 25, 2026

AI isn’t replacing that many jobs — yet

Companies that laid off workers for AI didn’t do so because the technology was so successful, but to move resources to invest in the technology.

By Kristen Doerer • Feb. 24, 2026

AI output will increasingly require more oversight, workers report

“AI can be a powerful accelerator, but this research shows most teams are still doing the hard part,” Connext Global’s CEO and president said.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 24, 2026

Workers are disengaged but unwilling to leave their jobs. What can HR do?

Workers are staying at jobs they don’t love and are lacking the resilience to manage the expectations of their jobs, recent reports revealed.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 24, 2026

5 ways employee development needs to change to keep up with work today

Five shifts to make employee development fit the pace of work today

By Grace Myers • Feb. 24, 2026

Week in review: Black women saw greater employment losses than most

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from “workslop” to why IT workers need so much upskilling.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 23, 2026

‘Job hugging’ isn’t great for work outcomes, MetLife says

Workers may stay, but productivity and engagement becomes an issue, research suggested.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 23, 2026

Is ‘workslop’ becoming more accepted in the workplace?

Correcting AI-generated errors is “a new and often invisible burden at work,” according to a report from Zety.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 20, 2026

Cost-per-hire and cost-per-application rose sharply in 2025, report says

The Appcast benchmark report attributed rising cost-per-application and cost-per-hire rates to “shifts in job board pricing and programmatic media models.”

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 20, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Most workers like learning from other generations

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much Black women’s employment dropped last year.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 19, 2026

Skills are evolving too quickly for current training cycles, report says

Among IT workers, core responsibilities shift every 18 months, but learning was still seen as a benefit rather than an operational necessity, according to Info-Tech.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 19, 2026

Gen X may be pivotal in bridging generations at work

The Mather Institute report found that the generations are more alike than stereotypes may suggest, particularly around technology adoption.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 19, 2026

Most CFOs say they expect larger IT budgets but ‘collapsing’ staff growth

This shift marks a pivot toward automation and “labor optimization” to drive productivity rather than headcount increases, one senior analyst said.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 18, 2026

Amid the DEI crisis, here’s how HR can build a talent strategy that weathers the storm

Crisis management professional Bradley Akubuiro offers advice to HR professionals tasked with creating an inclusive workplace while navigating a volatile DEI landscape.

By Bradley Akubuiro • Feb. 18, 2026

Week in review: Outdated hiring practices are stifling HR

We're rounding up last week’s stories, from skills gaps getting more pronounced to dropping demand for HR professionals.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 17, 2026

Black women employment sees one of its sharpest annual declines in past 25 years

The months ahead might provide clearer answers as to whether the losses were “casualties of anti-equity backlash in action,” EPI researchers said.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 17, 2026

Human-led training may be more effective than digital learning

A lack of personalization in digital sessions can lead to a loss of motivation, but a blend of asynchronous and in-person training could prove effective, according to a new report.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 13, 2026

Employees need a real say in how things work to flourish, study finds

To prevent workers from languishing, organizations must “create empowered squads that make autonomy and support the norm,” the lead researcher said.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 13, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Nearly one-third of workers want to break up with their jobs

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much the demand for human resources workers has fallen.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 12, 2026