As diversity commitments lessen, corporate America risks losing progress for women

For the first time, an ambition gap has also emerged, where women say they’re less interested in promotion, a LeanIn.org and McKinsey report found.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 15, 2025

More workers say they will job hunt in early 2026, but competition is tight

Workers most likely to job hunt include tech and healthcare professionals, Generation Z workers and working parents, Robert Half said.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 12, 2025

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

Evolving economic conditions — not AI — will drive cautious 2026 hiring

“What we’re seeing is employers responding to the economic signals with a measured and deliberate approach,” ManpowerGroup’s CEO said.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 12, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers say they’re losing control of their professional future

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what might be the “largest age discrimination verdict ever recorded in the United States,” per attorneys.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 11, 2025

‘Autonomy crisis’ may be leaving workers burned out

Instead of continuing to treat growth opportunities for workers as optional, view them as essential, the University of Phoenix white paper said.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 11, 2025

AI barriers, complex application processes lead to job search burnout, report finds

Employers can address these challenges by simplifying the hiring process and making it more transparent, LiveCareer says.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 11, 2025

7 in 10 employers say they have high confidence in higher ed

The AAC&U-Morning Consult findings contrast with recent polling showing large shares of adults are questioning whether college is worth the cost.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 11, 2025

Health insurance, PTO still king among benefits, Indeed finds

While better pay leads among job seeker desires, “better benefits” — particularly traditional offerings — comes in second.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 10, 2025

‘No holiday cheer’ for job seekers as BLS reports a near-stall in hiring

Despite a five-month peak in job openings, “almost no one is getting hired right now,” economist Heather Long said.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 10, 2025

CHRO turnover is up, showcasing the role’s exposure to risk

HR leaders tend to be hired as partners in workforce transformations, but are most often the ones to suffer the consequences if such efforts fail, a new report said.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 9, 2025

Younger employees report generational tensions at work

Younger employees say the divide has brought them to tears and made them seriously consider quitting within their first year, says Kahoot.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 9, 2025

CEOs eye AI adoption as primary 2026 goal with job cuts expected to continue

The tech will reduce head count, but an array of uncertainties have made it difficult for executives to plan for the year ahead, a SHRM official told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 8, 2025

Companies likely have ‘lowered their tolerance for change,’ report says

CEO exits are lower compared to November 2024, but job cuts are unusually high for the month, per two Challenger, Gray & Christmas reports.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 8, 2025

Hiring managers name the top hard skills and soft skills for 2026

Among soft skills, professionalism ranked second — potentially hinting at the younger generation of workers being laid-back, one expert said.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 8, 2025

CHROs face paradoxes that could redefine HR leadership in 2026

Gaps exist between where CHROs want their role to go and where the C-suite will allow it to go, The Josh Bersin Company said.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 5, 2025

H-1B visa applicants will now have their social media scrutinized

The move is the latest measure from President Donald Trump’s administration to make the immigration process more stringent.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 4, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Trial in SHRM’s 3-year-old lawsuit begins

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many U.S. workers say they’re burnt out.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 4, 2025

4 strategies to boost recruiting through employer branding

Retaining and upskilling construction workers requires a clear message and follow-through on employer culture, writes a strategic communication leader.

By Ayme Zemke • Dec. 4, 2025

Talent development pros want more training, too, research shows

Data analysis skills, in particular, could help learning leaders improve evidence-based decision-making, ATD says.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 4, 2025

Seasonal job postings surge, but long-term hiring is uncertain, Indeed finds

Logistics-related roles, such as driving and loading, contributed to the spike, while retail remained essentially flat, according to Indeed’s Hiring Lab.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 4, 2025

More than half of US workers report burnout ahead of holiday season, survey shows

The research is a “wake-up call for employers,” Eagle Hill Consulting said, especially amid the most demanding months of the year.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 3, 2025

The case for ‘a deliberate redesign of the people leader role’

McLean & Co. research found the role needs to be reimagined to allow leaders to focus on “enabling people, fostering resilience, and translating strategy into meaningful action.”

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 2, 2025

Fear of AI-driven job displacement nearly doubles in a year: KPMG

The finding comes as two U.S. senators are pushing legislation that would require some AI-related layoffs to be reported to the Labor Department.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 2, 2025

Employers should proactively analyze AI hiring processes for adverse impact

An ongoing lawsuit filed against Workday shows that AI risk in hiring is not theoretical, writes Benjamin Shippen of BRG.

By Benjamin Shippen • Dec. 2, 2025

As major firms green-light AI for performance reviews, should others follow suit?

Artificial intelligence promises efficiency and data-driven insights, but it could also subject employers to bias claims and compliance obligations, sources say.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 2, 2025