Total compensation not currently helping engagement much, McLean reports

Although most workers plan to stay at their companies, work also needs to be done on career advancement and development opportunities, the firm found.

By Lara Ewen • April 29, 2026

Uber Freight director: A mentor is a springboard toward success

Gaining workplace visibility by demonstrating skills is also critical for career development, Olivia Hu, senior director of autonomous trucking and electrification, said.

By Kelly Stroh • April 29, 2026

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Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work and transparent communication — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Is career agency the next frontier in employee development?

Career agency means partnering with workers to embrace uncertainty, to experiment and to make data-informed choices, a workplace development expert said.

By Ginger Christ • April 28, 2026

Why investing in leaders strengthens organizations

Research consistently shows that leadership quality has a direct impact on employee engagement, retention and organizational performance, writes an HR leader in the entertainment industry.

By Jerame Johnson • April 28, 2026

CHRO confidence levels are the strongest tracked yet, The Conference Board reports

The report contrasts with other recent surveys indicating rising unease tied to events like “the unanticipated Iran War.”

By Lara Ewen • April 28, 2026

Despite the hype, AI is not replacing the customer service workforce

The hype says “agentless” service is imminent, but data shows most teams are still staffing up while trying to make artificial intelligence actually function in real workflows.

By Eric Keller • April 27, 2026

Week in review: MrBeast company sued over harassment

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including what makes an ideal leader and the NFL’s second chance hiring campaign.

By Kathryn Moody • April 27, 2026

Hiring needs to enter its ‘seduction’ era, talent acquisition pro says

Workers are staying put for security amid market uncertainty, so recruiters have to do more than offer a job, a panelist at SHRM Talent told attendees.

By Ginger Christ • April 27, 2026

Hospital gift shop chain pays $600K over allegedly unnecessary standing, lifting requirements

Lori’s Gifts automatically rejected candidates with disabilities who said they could not walk or stand for up to five hours or lift up to 30 pounds, EEOC claimed.

By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2026

Financial stress drags employee engagement down

Companies can step in with judgment-free guidance over finances and financial wellness, PwC said.

By Lara Ewen • April 24, 2026

What are the job listing deal breakers for applicants?

Overall, workers want a short application process, but artificial intelligence tools have prompted an arms race that has made hiring more opaque.

By Kathryn Moody • April 24, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: 1 in 5 recent grads say they’re overqualified for their roles

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many factors the U.S. Department of Labor would primarily use to determine joint-employer status under a proposed rule.

By Ginger Christ • April 23, 2026

MrBeast faces harassment, post-maternity leave retaliation allegations in lawsuit

A former social media manager alleged MrBeast fired her after she returned from maternity leave, following years of sexual harassment.

By Caroline Colvin • April 23, 2026

What are companies looking for in early-career professionals?

Proficiency with artificial intelligence tools is one aspect but far from the only one, a Robert Half survey showed.

By Kathryn Moody • April 23, 2026

Why Walmart is rolling out AI to 2M employees

The retailer plans to train all employees on agentic AI tools in pursuit of customer experience improvements, Chief People Officer Donna Morris said.

By Paige Gross • April 23, 2026

Organizations and employees race to prove AI expertise

Skillsoft reported a 994% year-over-year increase in artificial intelligence-related skills benchmark completions as companies look to justify their tech investments.

By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2026

On the eve of the draft, NFL calls on employers to judge candidates based on skills — not criminal records

Star talent with the odds stacked against them shine in April — which is both Second Chance Hiring Month and time for professional football picks.

By Caroline Colvin • April 22, 2026

Recent grads are settling for jobs they plan to leave, says ZipRecruiter

As the job market gets tighter, more people say they entered the workforce using any available foothold rather than waiting for their dream job.

By Lara Ewen • April 22, 2026

AI payoff remains distant as firms keep spending, PwC finds

Meaningful gains from AI are still at least a year away for most companies, as finance chiefs face growing pressure to deliver results, per PwC.

By Alexei Alexis • April 21, 2026

Organizations and employees want different things from leaders, study finds

The qualities that get managers promoted are completely different from the behaviors employees say they want in supervisors, according to research from Hogan Assessments.

By Lara Ewen • April 21, 2026

Leaders may be overspending on tech and underspending on talent

“New tools alone don’t drive performance,” a deputy chair and managing principal from KPMG US said. 

By Caroline Colvin • April 21, 2026

Week in review: HR skills are in high demand

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the “death by a thousand pings” to the changing nature of pay conversations.

By Kathryn Moody • April 20, 2026

Iran war, AI erode employers’ expansion plans, data suggests

While research suggests the war in Iran has left CEOs feeling shaken, it is only one of a few factors putting a damper on workforce planning.

By Caroline Colvin • April 20, 2026

Employers say they struggle to find workers with the right AI skillset

AI is changing entry‑level roles amid a rapid decrease in the durability of skills, leaving workforce readiness at risk, a report found.

By Lara Ewen • April 17, 2026

Are workers paid fairly? It may depend on who you ask.

Lack of structure around pay can make it difficult for employees to make sense of their compensation, Salary.com said.

By Kathryn Moody • April 17, 2026