26M people will take a Super Bowl sick day on Monday, UKG projects

An unprecedented number of workers will be OOO on Monday. But more people are swapping shifts and planning ahead, and less employees are expected to ghost their job compared to last year.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 5, 2026

The spread of ‘peanut butter’ pay raises

Across-the-board raises may have sticking power as companies reassess their compensation strategies in the face of inflation, Payscale said.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 5, 2026

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Top trends in employee retention

With employers pulling back on hiring, many HR professionals are squarely focused on retention. But there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

By HR Dive staff

Leaders want team input but fear the cost of asking, study finds

Psychological safety “may be breaking down at the leadership level first,” Turas Leadership Consulting said.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 5, 2026

Workers worry about AI job loss amid enterprise adoption

More than one-quarter of employees say they have little or no trust in employers’ ability to handle AI and automation fairly, according to Dexian.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 5, 2026

Senior leaders say they are confident in company change — but workers aren’t

Only 22% of workers said they received the support needed to adapt to a restructure, according to a report from Bain & Co. 

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 5, 2026

Large companies push coworking expansion

Flexible space arrangements are giving organizations a way to offer smaller locations for employees, with the same amenities as corporate headquarters, reports say.

By Joe Burns • Feb. 4, 2026

AI is saving customer support teams time, survey finds

Other benefits include scaling support without growing head count and reduced cost to serve, according to an Intercom survey.

By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 4, 2026

HR and the C-suite may disagree on AI use, report says

Leaders said they expect to hire “more AI-savvy HR leaders” in the next two years to ensure the tech transition takes place.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 4, 2026

Employees say compliance training is ‘disconnected’ from real life

When compliance training reflects real workplace scenarios, it helps employees recognize misconduct and feel more comfortable speaking up, one expert said.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 3, 2026

Turnover costs exceed $45K per worker, report finds

Close to a third of employers attributed higher potential turnover rates to better pay and benefits offered elsewhere, according to a report from Express Employment Professionals.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 3, 2026

Lawsuit alleges Cornell ‘brazenly’ refused to consider White candidates for faculty job

The university allowed DEI administrators to create an interview list consisting entirely of “minority” candidates, the complaint alleged.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 3, 2026

Week in review: Recruiters are prioritizing precision in 2026

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from missed hiring goals to Amazon’s job cuts.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 2, 2026

Sociable: LinkedIn outlines measures to combat scam job listings

Scammers are posing as recruiters to lure people into giving them their information as more workers seek new opportunities in 2026. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 2, 2026

5 minutes with Booking Holdings’ CHRO

Paulo Pisano’s best piece of advice? “Try not to do everything at once.”

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 2, 2026

Amazon cuts 16K jobs citing ongoing culture shift

The company tied the cuts back to the reorganization push that drove 14,000 layoffs in October. 

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 30, 2026

Workers say they only get between 2 and 3 hours of daily focus time

Report data from Hubstaff found that the average person is in twice as many meetings per year compared to two years ago.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 30, 2026

HR leaders say they’re optimistic despite anticipating more change in 2026

Top challenges in the coming year include organizational culture improvement and employee engagement, according to a new study from Wiley.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 30, 2026

Share your perspective in our 2026 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 30, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Time-to-hire was up in 2025

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many leaders say they feel prepared to guide change at their companies. 

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2026

6 or more days of PTO can reduce turnover, study shows

A new study shows sufficient PTO can prevent workers from quitting, right when employers say they’re investing in leave.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 29, 2026

Job seekers optimize resumes amid ATS ‘anxiety’

Applicants are not convinced the hiring system works in their favor and say they’re fighting to survive the screening process, according to Monster.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 29, 2026

HR professionals say they still don’t trust AI to make workforce decisions

As adoption increases, the trust gap remains a sticking point for HR processes in particular, various reports have indicated.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 29, 2026

The worker engagement downward spiral continues

Since 2020, an estimated 8 million fewer workers were actively engaged, Gallup found.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 28, 2026

FTC hearing offers much hate for noncompetes, but a ban isn’t on the table

The agency’s Republican chair said the commission seeks “education through enforcement” rather than the blanket ban pursued by Democrats.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 28, 2026

2026’s DEI priority? Making talent programs scrutiny-proof

HR can improve opportunities for all without making illegal promises or instituting policies that won’t age well when the pendulum swings back, DEI advocates said.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 28, 2026