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

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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

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

10 stories that may be scaring talent leaders right now

Long-running trends continue to dog talent leaders, like pressure to hire quickly and how the loss of an important layer of managers affects employee experience.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 31, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Hybrid work is upping traffic congestion

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many businesses plan to increase hiring next year.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 30, 2025

A good employee leave experience can pay dividends in retention, report finds

Half of employers said having a supportive manager was the most influential factor in the employee leave experience, according to Guardian.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 30, 2025

Amazon announces $2.5B upskilling initiative right before company cuts

The combination of announcements out of Amazon within the past week may speak to the growing influence of artificial intelligence as a workforce engine. 

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 30, 2025

DHS ends automatic extensions of immigrant work permits

The new rule leaves employers scrambling and likely will lead to labor shortages, an attorney said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 29, 2025

Report: Commuters lost nearly 8 work days in 2024 to record-high traffic levels

The findings from Texas A&M Transportation Institute may illustrate one of the key barriers to employers’ return-to-office plans.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 29, 2025

Amazon to cut 14K roles, pointing to AI

The short-term benefits of reducing head count for AI may have long-term implications, a Cornell University professor of human resource studies told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 28, 2025

5 minutes with Skillsoft CPO Ciara Harrington

Harrington shares tips with HR Dive on how to get workers excited about artificial intelligence and upskilling.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 28, 2025

AI can provide most career coaching, but human expertise is still needed, report says

AI coaching had several weaknesses, including limited spontaneity and inconsistent contextual memory, The Conference Board said.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 28, 2025

US immigration barriers could threaten tech innovation

In a new report, 32% of U.S. STEM professionals said they were open to relocation. But companies are already struggling to replace those who leave.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2025

Lack of AI training may be the elephant in the room

Several October reports showed that business leaders see AI as important, but workers have still lacked the necessary skills to adopt AI.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 27, 2025

‘The Great Freeze’ in hiring may be thawing, ZipRecruiter finds

Turnover is also down due to “external economic factors,” the report said, putting retention in the spotlight.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 27, 2025