2026 tech layoffs: US leads in head count reduction

Role eliminations at cloud computing companies, especially Oracle, comprise the lion’s share of 2026 tech layoffs.

By Caroline Colvin • July 7, 2026

Leaders say studying abroad improved their skills

The vast majority of respondents in a survey said that their international education strengthened their strategic thinking skills and positively affected their careers.

By Lara Ewen • July 7, 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

Microsoft scrambles to secure AI talent, guts Xbox workforce

The tech giant aims to deploy 6,000 industry and engineering experts as part of the Microsoft Frontier Co. initiative launched last week.

By Matt Ashare • July 7, 2026

Week in review: A 91-year-old standard falls at SCOTUS

We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, including EEOC’s about-face on affirmative action and why recruiting is now AI versus AI.

By Kate Tornone • July 6, 2026

Employees blame leadership for toxic workplaces

Nearly half of workers surveyed said they didn’t trust HR or leadership to help if they were to report a toxic situation.

By Lara Ewen • July 6, 2026

HR is still ‘experimenting at the margins’ on AI, report says

In the AI age, HR needs to redesign how work gets done, researchers say.

By Caroline Colvin • July 2, 2026

Labor market remains in ‘slack water’ state, economist says

A lackluster June jobs report indicates continued stagnation, but it may not take much for numbers to start slipping into the negatives, experts said.

By Kathryn Moody • July 2, 2026

Tech accounts for nearly a third of US layoffs in the first half of 2026, Challenger finds

Sector job cuts jumped 83% from January through June on a year-over-year basis as AI rattles the workforce.

By Alexei Alexis • July 2, 2026

Rising ‘bring your own AI’ trend can spell trouble for employers, expert warns

Without clear oversight, employee adoption of personally sourced AI tools can lead to issues with accuracy and compliance, career expert Keith Spencer said.

By Laurel Kalser • July 2, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Republicans have more Democratic co-workers

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including a 91-year-old U.S. Supreme Court precedent that was ruled unconstitutional.

By Ginger Christ • July 1, 2026

AI, humanity and HR’s ‘extinction’ threat: 10 stories from SHRM26

Inside the halls of Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center, speakers painted a dire picture for the industry.

By Ryan Golden • July 1, 2026

EEOC rescinds affirmative action guidelines

Right in time for America’s 250th birthday, the agency rescinded its interpretation of the law, saying the guidelines ran afoul of Title VII.

By Caroline Colvin • July 1, 2026

What happens when candidates overuse AI — and what recruiters can do

Recruiting right now is “a battle between AI and AI,” one leader said.

By Jen A. Miller • July 1, 2026

Interested in job training? This DOL official wants you to give him a call.

Federal funding could help employers prepare for disruption in the labor market, but the money is often difficult to access, Assistant Labor Secretary Henry Mack told SHRM26 attendees.

By Ryan Golden • July 1, 2026

Should AI use be tracked in performance reviews?

Looking at AI use alone “doesn’t encourage the right behaviors,” one expert told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • June 30, 2026

How should HR handle political divisiveness at work?

This election season continues to kick up political division. Here’s what HR should keep in mind.

By Caroline Colvin • June 30, 2026

Recruiter AMN Healthcare and influencer marketing company Later bring on new HR talent

As in previous months, AI-based technology and healthcare remain leading industries pulling in new HR leadership.

By Emilie Shumway • June 29, 2026

Week in review: HR has ‘lost the plot’

We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, from younger workers falling behind in soft skills to when onboarding truly begins.

By Kathryn Moody • June 29, 2026

What makes one job better than the next? Interesting work, BLS says.

Controlling for factors like pay and benefits, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that engagement in the work is key.

By Caroline Colvin • June 29, 2026

Companies led by women tend to have more women on boards and in leadership roles

While only 6.7% of companies examined had a woman in the top spot, the ones that did were significantly more likely to feature gender diversity in other major positions.

By Lara Ewen • June 26, 2026

Will AI create new entry-level jobs?

As companies become more reliant on artificial intelligence, HR leaders will need to find employees who can supervise those systems, per a new report.

By Lara Ewen • June 26, 2026

Sociable: LinkedIn automates job application process for premium users

The platform’s Premium Apply Assistant will use artificial intelligence to pre-fill applications and even add cover letters for suitable roles — potentially upping pressure on recruiters.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 26, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Not even 5% of companies report ‘transformational’ outcomes from AI

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many workers said their companies are trimming headcount.

By Ginger Christ • June 25, 2026

Early career workers’ wages can’t match inflation, Glassdoor finds

Greater purchasing power was thwarted by “higher energy prices due to the U.S.-Iran war,” research showed.

By Ginger Christ • June 25, 2026

What it takes to lead a dispersed front-line workforce

For organizations with many hourly, distributed employees, workers must feel seen, heard and empowered to act with confidence, writes the CHRO of Fidium. 

By Lynnelle Long • June 25, 2026