House Dems question EEOC plans to end leases for 8 field offices

Democrats from California, Virginia, Arizona, North Carolina and Alabama expressed concern about the closures, questioning whether the actions can be taken without a quorum.

By Caroline Colvin • March 27, 2025

JPMorgan trades DEI for ‘DOI’

The company has chosen to highlight “opportunity” along with diversity and inclusion.

By Caroline Colvin • March 27, 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

Customize pre-employment assessments to reduce risk of bad hires, McLean says

Employers have increasingly turned to skills-based assessments to tackle talent shortages amid rapidly changing job requirements.

By Laurel Kalser • March 27, 2025

5 minutes with Docusign’s chief talent officer

Docusign Vice President and Chief Talent Officer Iesha Berry talks mentorship for women at work and managing DEI in a changing political landscape.

By Ginger Christ • March 26, 2025

Why Shake Shack’s parent company ties employee experience to CX

Employees won’t offer customers consistently good experiences unless they like their job and co-workers, according to Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer.

By Bryan Wassel • March 26, 2025

Despite a still solid labor market, workers may fear layoffs, report finds

“The labor market is supporting spending for now, but cracks have emerged in sentiment and expectations,” according to the Bank of America report.

By Carolyn Crist • March 26, 2025

As companies make progress with AI, employees say they feel left behind

Workers want more training on AI use in the workplace, a report said, including soft skills that can help them apply AI more effectively.

By Carolyn Crist • March 26, 2025

Disney shareholders vote to remain in embattled LGBTQ+ ranking

Only 1% of shareholders voted in favor of stepping back from the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

By Caroline Colvin • March 25, 2025

7 stories on the shaky adoption of AI

While studies indicate AI may improve productivity by the hour, others show that its adoption has led to conflict and siloing within companies.

By Kathryn Moody • March 25, 2025

9% of workers say they would quit immediately over Musk-style monitoring

“Employers should evaluate whether constant reporting is truly improving productivity or simply escalating stress, and find ways to reduce unnecessary pressure,” per the report.

By Ginger Christ • March 24, 2025

Employees say they’re stressed by global political turmoil

In some surveys, workers have said HR training would help, specifically around insurance benefits, stress or burnout management and mental health crisis response resources.

By Carolyn Crist • March 24, 2025

What skills do employers want? AI literacy and conflict management, LinkedIn says.

The top skills reflect ongoing challenges at American workplaces, including an increasingly polarized work environment.

By Kathryn Moody • March 24, 2025

Most workers say they’ve been ‘catfished’ into taking a job

In a survey of 1,400 U.S. workers, 79% told Monster their role didn’t live up to the description provided by a recruiter or hiring manager.

By Carolyn Crist • March 21, 2025

Restaurants focus on tech, retention as labor market cools

Speeding up hiring with applicant tracking systems, mobile applications and automated interview scheduling could save time and money, the National Restaurant Association said.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 21, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Is HR a business driver?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much slower women’s employment recovery was post-pandemic compared to men.

By Ginger Christ • March 20, 2025

Companies say they are prioritizing tech growth — but not training

Reskilling and upskilling are gaining prominence but still remain a low priority among major companies, Multiverse said in a report.

By Carolyn Crist • March 20, 2025

HR is locking in its strategic role, report finds

But with the balance of power shifting back to employers, HR leaders worry companies will cut investment in employee experience, isolved said.

By Laurel Kalser • March 20, 2025

HR shifts its focus from recruiting to fostering existing talent, SHRM report finds

While the race for labor has cooled off, HR is still struggling with the effects of turnover and burnout. That could signal trouble for new initiatives, other studies show.

By Kathryn Moody • March 19, 2025

Employees can repair work relationships after microaggressions, research shows

Microaggressions in the workplace can damage relationships and negatively affect culture — but reconciliation is possible, researchers say.

By Carolyn Crist • March 19, 2025

Employees want generative AI training to help close talent gap

Enterprise efforts to adopt the technology hinge on sufficient know-how, prompting businesses to turn inward.

By Roberto Torres • March 18, 2025

Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates

“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 18, 2025

C-suite leaders grapple with conflict, silos amid AI adoption

Around two-thirds of executives say the technology has led to division within their company, according to a Writer survey.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 18, 2025

AI, ‘digital fluency’ top workers’ skills-building wishlist

AI at work continues to be a tricky area of conversation, especially regarding the future-proofing of individual resumes and entire businesses. 

By Caroline Colvin • March 18, 2025

Future-proofing your workforce with Deel: A strategic blueprint

Deel isn’t just a payroll and compliance platform—it’s a strategic partner that will help you navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing global workforce.

March 17, 2025

Workdays are 36 minutes shorter — and more productive, study says

Productivity remains a sticking point in discussions around return to work, remote work and the proliferation of AI. 

By Kathryn Moody • March 17, 2025