Helping women succeed at work starts with better leave

Supporting parents begins with stronger leave policies, writes a construction executive who gained a new perspective after starting her own family.

By Rebecca Ozols Goss • March 6, 2025

AI skills earn greater wage premiums than degrees, report finds

Degrees didn’t command higher wages until the Ph.D. level, according to research from the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford. 

By Ginger Christ • March 6, 2025

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Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Cultural mesh is key in hiring decisions: Golden 1 CFO

Identifying talent with the right skill sets is a critical focus for companies today — but it’s also important for candidates to mesh culturally, Golden 1 Credit Union CFO Allyson Hill said.

By Grace Noto • March 6, 2025

Workers’ productivity increases 33% every hour they use generative AI, report finds

On average, generative AI “is not just an occasional tool for its users, but also an integral part of their work routines,” according to research out of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

By Laurel Kalser • March 6, 2025

Elon Musk’s anti-HR playbook has reached its logical end. No one should be surprised.

The billionaire’s management of companies from Tesla to X already telegraphed his plans for the federal bureaucracy he is reshaping.

By Ryan Golden • March 6, 2025

Executives are experiencing ‘a crisis of confidence,’ LHH leader says

Company heads said they feel unprepared for the current business environment and need more support, according to a report from the firm.

By Carolyn Crist • March 5, 2025

Banks invest in responsible AI talent, research as adoption unfolds

The industry increased its hiring of governance and ethical use professionals last year, according to Evident Insights.

By Matt Ashare • March 5, 2025

Paramount DEI initiative changes spark employee ire

While Paramount's co-CEOs cited the president's executive order in their decision, internal backlash highlights the line employers are trying to toe.

By Caroline Colvin • March 5, 2025

How to help struggling Gen Z employees fit into the workplace

Don’t neglect the onboarding process in helping Generation Z understand their jobs and expectations, experts told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • March 4, 2025

As technology evolves, a new title emerges: Generative AI management consultant

Generative AI is beginning to show up in job posts outside specific tech and data science roles, an Indeed economist said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 4, 2025

Why work friends might be the answer to workplace burnout

“Meeting fatigue” has become a regular part of the lexicon, writes one KPMG leader. Could encouraging friendship at work help?

By Sandy Torchia • March 4, 2025

Only 1 in 3 women say they feel empowered to perform at their best

Less than 10% of women surveyed by HiBob said they have a formal mentor at work, compared to 15% of men.

By Kathryn Moody • March 3, 2025

Employers are working hard to hire and retain Gen Z, global HR firm says

Despite the challenges new career hires have reportedly faced adjusting to the workplace, they bring skills companies need, Deel said.

By Laurel Kalser • March 3, 2025

Trump tariffs and immigration policies fuel layoff anxiety, workers report

“If your company isn’t planning mass layoffs, communicate that,” Resume Template’s chief career strategist said.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 28, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: How many remote job postings are there?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many people were affected by a data breach at a third-party employment screening services provider.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 27, 2025

How are C-suites reacting to Trump’s DEI orders?

Most are in a holding pattern, a Littler survey showed — but certain initiatives may be on the chopping block.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2025

Job seekers started 2025 with optimism, despite low turnover and stagnant openings

Given low unemployment and low quit rates, the majority of job searches are likely coming from people already employed, an Indeed economist said.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 27, 2025

1 in 3 Americans say they have layoff anxiety

Layoff anxiety is more than double among remote workers than in-office employees, per a survey.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 26, 2025

Don’t get trapped by inaction. Employees plan to ask for more money and new skills — and you should, too.

More than half of workers recently surveyed said they regretted staying at a job too long.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 25, 2025

Employee detachment grows, threatening customer satisfaction

Employee detachment can act as “a ceiling” for customer satisfaction growth, according to Gallup’s Andy Kemp.

By Kristen Doerer • Feb. 25, 2025

Is the workplace less friendly? Employees say they care less about having ‘work besties.’

Respondents told Glassdoor that remote work, higher turnover and layoffs have made it harder to make friends at work.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 24, 2025

4 ways to focus on talent retention, according to The Conference Board

Turnover is costly, the report said, but employers can stem it with the right investments.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 24, 2025

Workers lacking motivation? Monitoring and incentives aren’t the answer, researchers say

Managers should provide clear directions and feedback to see improved performance and commitment, according to recent data.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 21, 2025

CEO confidence surges to three-year high, Conference Board says

However, leaders voiced concern that the Trump administration’s plan for mass deportations could crimp the supply of labor.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 21, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: EEOC secures $1.4M anti-American bias settlement

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what share of workers consider their student loan debt before saying yes to a job offer.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025