Women may pay a higher price for taking leave, research indicates

When employers meet women’s needs during and after leave, they “build a more loyal, engaged and productive workforce,” said an executive at The Standard.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 3, 2025

AI could save employees a full day of work per week — if they get training

Access to training remains a sticking point in recent AI discourse.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 3, 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

More job posts mention AI — but some lack clear context, Indeed data shows

Now is a good time for employers to experiment and provide training to workers on AI use, an Indeed economist said.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 31, 2025

10 stories that may be scaring talent leaders right now

Long-running trends continue to dog talent leaders, like pressure to hire quickly and how the loss of an important layer of managers affects employee experience.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 31, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Hybrid work is upping traffic congestion

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many businesses plan to increase hiring next year.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 30, 2025

A good employee leave experience can pay dividends in retention, report finds

Half of employers said having a supportive manager was the most influential factor in the employee leave experience, according to Guardian.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 30, 2025

Amazon announces $2.5B upskilling initiative right before company cuts

The combination of announcements out of Amazon within the past week may speak to the growing influence of artificial intelligence as a workforce engine. 

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 30, 2025

Report: Commuters lost nearly 8 work days in 2024 to record-high traffic levels

The findings from Texas A&M Transportation Institute may illustrate one of the key barriers to employers’ return-to-office plans.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 29, 2025

DHS ends automatic extensions of immigrant work permits

The new rule leaves employers scrambling and likely will lead to labor shortages, an attorney said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 29, 2025

Amazon to cut 14K roles, pointing to AI

The short-term benefits of reducing head count for AI may have long-term implications, a Cornell University professor of human resource studies told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 28, 2025

5 minutes with Skillsoft CPO Ciara Harrington

Harrington shares tips with HR Dive on how to get workers excited about artificial intelligence and upskilling.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 28, 2025

AI can provide most career coaching, but human expertise is still needed, report says

AI coaching had several weaknesses, including limited spontaneity and inconsistent contextual memory, The Conference Board said.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 28, 2025

US immigration barriers could threaten tech innovation

In a new report, 32% of U.S. STEM professionals said they were open to relocation. But companies are already struggling to replace those who leave.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2025

‘The Great Freeze’ in hiring may be thawing, ZipRecruiter finds

Turnover is also down due to “external economic factors,” the report said, putting retention in the spotlight.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 27, 2025

Lack of AI training may be the elephant in the room

Several October reports showed that business leaders see AI as important, but workers have still lacked the necessary skills to adopt AI.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 27, 2025

Taco Bell says education benefits have driven retention

The chain is also emphasizing internal promotion of managers and area coaches through a training program meant to improve employees’ career paths.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 27, 2025

Mental health care stigma is a barrier to employee wellness: This is how you can dismantle it

Nearly 60% say stigma stops people from getting help. Employers can lead the way to change.

Oct. 27, 2025

How to evaluate candidate skills in the AI era

Traditional screening is blind to AI proficiency — the #1 factor for hiring high-impact talent in today's era. Learn how to measure this critical skill.

By Hila Melamed • Oct. 27, 2025

5 stories on how employees and managers aren’t getting along right now

Turns out, managing the managers — specifically, their happiness — may be an important first step for everyone, according to a Glassdoor report.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 24, 2025

How one regional convenience store chain reduced turnover to 36%

Family Express thinks about labor as an investment rather than a cost, which has led to a more secure environment for workers and better retention.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 24, 2025

Fewer Americans see diversity as a business priority, Gallup finds

Even so, many people continue to link DEI with greater innovation and stronger profits, survey data shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Nearly two-thirds of workers say they don’t have stable schedules

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what share of family premiums employees contribute.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 23, 2025

Ghosting, job scams haunt workers, report finds

“It’s easy to see why job seekers are frustrated right now,” a career expert at Remote.co said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 23, 2025

Recruiters say CEOs expect them to build a workforce for the future

But only a third of talent acquisition professionals say their teams can harness AI to meet strategic goals, according to a LinkedIn report.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 23, 2025

Only 4 in 10 US workers have a ‘quality’ job, report says

Employers can offer quality jobs to workers through fair pay, predictable schedules and opportunities to grow and advance.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 22, 2025