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Younger workers say a tough job market is pushing them to lie on resumes — and few regret it
Among those who lied, three-quarters said they received a job offer and almost all said their lies were never discovered.
By Carolyn Crist • June 2, 2025 -
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Employees are increasingly working while on vacation, report shows
Employers can help workers achieve better work-life balance by creating team coverage plans for vacation days and having managers lead by example.
By Carolyn Crist • June 2, 2025 -
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Most HR leaders feel confident about navigating ongoing national volatility, surveys show
“While the new policy agenda may exacerbate labor and skills shortages, business leaders can create contingency plans for potential workforce disruptions,” a Conference Board leader said.
By Carolyn Crist • May 30, 2025 -
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Employers report plans to ‘quiet fire’ via RTO mandates, benefits cuts and more
Companies pushing workers out said they’re hoping to avoid things like public layoffs, bad press and severance costs.
By Carolyn Crist • May 30, 2025 -
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This week in 5 numbers: Gen Z opts for skilled trades
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many companies think they are effective at validating workers’ skills.
By Ginger Christ • May 29, 2025 -
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Nearly all employers say they plan to maintain or expand well-being offerings in 2025
About three-quarters of employers incorporate social connectedness and community in their well-being strategy through offerings like employee resource groups, peer coaching and mentoring programs, a survey shows.
By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2025 -
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Half of Gen Z ChatGPT users say they view it as a co-worker, survey shows
Workers said they use AI to complete work tasks more efficiently, as well as make tough decisions, seek advice and find mental health support.
By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2025 -
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42% of Gen Z workers say they’re turning to blue-collar roles for security
Regardless of education level, workers said they’re choosing blue-collar work for better long-term prospects, higher pay and a lower risk of being replaced by AI.
By Carolyn Crist • May 28, 2025 -
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More than half of US workers say job insecurity has increased their work stress
“When people feel their jobs are at risk, it creates a sense of uncertainty that can affect every aspect of their lives,” said APA’s chief executive officer.
By Carolyn Crist • May 28, 2025 -
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1 in 4 employers say they’ll eliminate degree requirements by year’s end
Companies that recently removed degree requirements reported a surge in applications, a more diverse applicant pool and the ability to offer lower salaries.
By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025 -
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AI will change recruiting in the next 6 months, recruiter says
Both employers and applicants can expect to demonstrate more transparency about AI use during the hiring process, per the LinkedIn Talent Blog post.
By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025 -
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Walmart cuts 1,500 jobs in US retail, global tech teams
The retailer said it is slashing some roles and adding others in an effort to become more agile and innovative.
By Daphne Howland • May 27, 2025 -
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Few companies feel effective at skill validation, survey shows
Despite an increasing focus on skills-based hiring, most organizations still rely on resumes and job titles to evaluate talent, Hirevue says.
By Carolyn Crist • May 22, 2025 -
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9 in 10 companies lack ‘future-ready’ talent strategies, Adecco says
Leaders should act as role models and develop their own artificial intelligence capabilities, researchers recommended.
By Laurel Kalser • May 22, 2025 -
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Among those in skilled trades, high hopes for a renewed focus on apprenticeships
A push by the Trump administration to put more money into hands-on training is seen as a good start to addressing a long-standing, bipartisan concern: the persistent labor shortage in skilled trades.
By Benton Graham • May 22, 2025 -
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Workhuman 2025ICYMI: 4 stories from Workhuman 2025
Resilience in the face of uncertainty emerged as a major theme at the conference.
By Emilie Shumway • May 21, 2025 -
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Identity of HR 2025A ‘pivotal’ moment for HR departments: Balancing budget constraints and hiring challenges
Two recruiting professionals offer best practices to support competing needs.
By Caroline Colvin • May 21, 2025 -
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Gen Z willing to forgo remote work to secure jobs, study finds
Job seekers’ demands for location flexibility and four-day workweeks appear to be changing as economic pressure and layoff anxiety increase, Flexa reports.
By Carolyn Crist • May 21, 2025 -
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Culture — not policy — drives whether workers disclose mental health concerns, study shows
Supportive workplaces have lower absenteeism and anxiety, as well as higher productivity, performance and retention, Canadian researchers found.
By Carolyn Crist • May 20, 2025 -
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Identity of HR 2025In need of talent but with training deprioritized, HR pros are stuck in a catch-22
Training as a top priority dropped from 12% in 2024 to just 5% in 2025, those in the industry told HR Dive.
By Jen A. Miller • May 20, 2025 -
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Almost 7 in 10 companies now use AI for work, survey finds
“For the first time, we’re seeing employees being actively encouraged to use AI,” OwlLabs’s CEO stated in a post.
By Laurel Kalser • May 20, 2025 -
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Randstad: Employees appear more likely to make trade-offs as bargaining power weakens
Workers value employability, time autonomy and well-being and would give up a higher salary and remote work in exchange, Randstad says.
By Carolyn Crist • May 20, 2025 -
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A 2-point rating scale can reduce racial bias in customer feedback, research finds
Employers should audit their rating systems for bias and offer other ways for customers to provide more detailed reviews, researchers said.
By Carolyn Crist • May 19, 2025 -
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Labor market could face a ‘white-collar recession,’ report finds
Job postings for desk-based worker sectors declined year over year, “creating bottlenecks of qualified talent competing for a shrinking number of roles,” the Employ report said.
By Carolyn Crist • May 19, 2025 -
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Identity of HR 2025Employers are ditching remote work. Experts worry that’s shortsighted.
Fewer than half of HR professionals surveyed by HR Dive said flexible work factored into their talent acquisition strategies last year.
By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2025
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