This week in 5 numbers: Caregivers say balancing their dual responsibilities hurts their career

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how salary history bans affect workers’ earnings.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 13, 2025

Cost of living remains high — and wages haven’t kept up, experts say

“Coupled with today’s high costs, low wages leave many working people unable to afford basics such as groceries and gas — much less get ahead,” researchers with The Century Foundation said.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 13, 2025

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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

Companies focusing on credentials over skills may be left behind

Skills-first hiring should be treated as a companywide transformation rather than just an HR project, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 13, 2025

3 in 10 firms plan to replace workers with AI next year, survey finds

The industries most likely to see artificial intelligence-related layoffs include IT, financial services and accounting, per the study.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 13, 2025

Front-line workers are more difficult to find, train and retain, study says

Employers’ previous assumptions about how easily essential workers can be hired or replaced have become increasingly unreliable, according to a Josh Bersin report.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 13, 2025

Workers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face barriers to inclusion

These employees reported significantly fewer opportunities for professional growth, according to Boston Consulting Group.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 12, 2025

Caregivers say they are buckling under the weight of their second shift

Here’s how workers are “stretched thin,” according to Atlassian data and other reports.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 12, 2025

4 ways to tap into veteran talent and other career returners

Traditionally overlooked talent pools are fueling competitive advantage. Here’s how leaders can rethink hiring to strengthen their workforce.

By Mai Lan Nguyen • Nov. 12, 2025

‘Weird but effective’: Job seekers are swiping right in search of a new job

Job seekers turn to dating apps to network amid a ‘brutal’ labor market, ResumeBuilder.com’s chief career advisor said.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 10, 2025

‘Leadership vacuum’ prompts AI anxiety at work, report finds

To fill the gap, leaders can invest in manager training, AI upskilling and workplace psychological safety around learning new skills, Mercer said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 10, 2025

A supportive team could make mistakes at work feel even worse

Managers play a key role in ameliorating the problems of status loss, even among teams with largely strong relationships, research found.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 7, 2025

Finding meaning at work can help prevent burnout, study shows

Managers and supervisors can reaffirm the importance and value of an employee’s work, particularly during times of stress, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 7, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Most managers aren’t great at coaching

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many job applications new graduates filled out this year.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 6, 2025

Last month’s layoffs were the highest of any October in 22 years, analysis shows

Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ latest layoff report fills in gaps left by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and also sounds the alarm on “cruel” Q4 layoffs.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 6, 2025

1 in 3 US employees say workplace changes aren’t worth the effort, report finds

Despite the benefits of change, ineffective management can lead to stressed and overburdened workers, Eagle Hill Consulting said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 6, 2025

Over one-third of companies plan to replace entry roles with AI, survey says

Although cutting entry-level hires may increase savings in the short run, drying up this pipeline to future leaders could create a long-term crisis, a Korn Ferry report warned.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 6, 2025

In an AI world, Nordstrom is leaning into human care

When customers “really want the face-to-face, eye-to-eye, voice-to-voice connection,” the retailer is there to meet the need, Nordstrom’s Heather Bissell said.

By Kristen Doerer • Nov. 6, 2025

Class of 2025 says they see the effects of a tough job market

Young workers have been particularly exposed to the changes brought by artificial intelligence tools, some research has indicated. 

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 5, 2025

To boost AI adoption, CIOs lean on training, guardrails

Executives are aiming for a careful balance in AI adoption efforts: Expand use of the technology while ensuring no employee is left behind.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 5, 2025

More than half of US workers say they paid for training their employer didn’t cover

Nearly three-quarters of workers surveyed by University of Phoenix and Harris Poll said they turned down professional development opportunities, partly because of cost.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 4, 2025

Performance management needs more clarity, employers say

Training managers on how to deliver honest feedback and incorporating AI tools could help, according to a report from WTW.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 4, 2025

Corporate America is terrible at training new managers. Here’s how to fix it.

The greatest college basketball coach of all time had a winning formula on the court. It works on the shop floor and in the C-suite, too, writes a former CHRO and Rutgers professor.

By William S. Kane • Nov. 4, 2025

AI could save employees a full day of work per week — if they get training

Access to training remains a sticking point in recent AI discourse.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 3, 2025

Women may pay a higher price for taking leave, research indicates

When employers meet women’s needs during and after leave, they “build a more loyal, engaged and productive workforce,” said an executive at The Standard.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 3, 2025

More job posts mention AI — but some lack clear context, Indeed data shows

Now is a good time for employers to experiment and provide training to workers on AI use, an Indeed economist said.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 31, 2025