Worker personality may matter more than skills, hiring managers say

Hiring managers and job seekers agreed that the traits with the highest value are reliability, honesty, adaptability, flexibility and self-motivation.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 1, 2026

22 songs about work to jam to this Labor Day

This upcoming long weekend, stream the following songs about labor and the joys and pains that come with it.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 1, 2026

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

As costs mount, employees say they want financial, not wellness benefits

Pay growth and long-term incentives matter most at the moment as well as spot bonuses with increased frequency, Gartner said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 1, 2026

Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees

The kitchenware retailer is funneling $10 million toward the retirement accounts of workers who helped it navigate tariffs while also reimbursing vendors for discounts. 

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 1, 2026

Week in review: Healthcare costs may rise nearly 10% next year

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including a new H-1B visa fee proposed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 31, 2026

The Washington Post-Karen Attiah saga raises questions about worker social media policies

An arbitrator ordered the Post to reinstate Attiah and provide back pay after firing her for social media posts. Here’s what HR can learn from the situation.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 31, 2026

Biotech companies bring on new HR talent in August

Krispy Kreme and regional grocery chain Giant also promoted HR talent into top leadership roles.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 28, 2026

There are three skilled trade job openings for every qualified worker

The supply of skilled workers only continues to tighten as more reach retirement age amid rising demand, a Lightcast report said.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 28, 2026

Why HR departments run with AI agents will still require humans

Despite flashy headlines, companies are not wiping out their HR departments — not even to implement AI, experts told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 28, 2026

District HR leaders: Keep humans in decision-making as AI’s presence grows

With artificial intelligence gaining steam in school districts, some HR leaders also say the technology can help them be more efficient.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 27, 2026

Hiring managers say they trust AI — but actively manage issues with it

The volume of applications tripled in recent years, and while artificial intelligence tools help manage the influx, automation can only do so much, per a new study. 

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 27, 2026

AI is evolving faster than humans can assess how best to use it

Existing frameworks aren’t equipped to understand what performance will look like in the artificial intelligence era, Talogy said in its report.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 26, 2026

AI-related growth edges out job cut fears in finance execs’ tech outlook

In an informal CFO Dive poll, 54% said they see AI’s biggest workforce impact being higher employee productivity.  

By Danielle McLean • Aug. 26, 2026

What mentorship looks like in the disconnected era

Successful mentorship programs are often guided but not too structured, and they don’t rely on managers being default mentors, experts told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 25, 2026

Healthcare costs could rise by nearly 10% in 2027

Employers cover more than 80% of the burden, but employees will also be hit by rising costs, an Aon report found.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 25, 2026

Looks matter more than resume in first impressions, study says

“People want to think that they are making really high-level analytical decisions based on effectively evaluating evidence,” but that’s not what is happening, one professor said.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 25, 2026

Feds to propose H-1B fee that would stack with controversial $100K payment

Employers should expect litigation against the new fee once it is finalized, a source told HR Dive, similar to what occurred after last year’s fee was announced by President Donald Trump.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 24, 2026

Week in review: Bank of America bans consecutive remote days

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including HR Dive’s summer reading list for 2026.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 24, 2026

Skilled labor demand is exploding. AI may be both a cause and a solution

A survey by the National Fire Protection Association found that while AI is putting pressure on an already stretched fire and safety workforce, it is also making their jobs easier.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 21, 2026

Women are significantly underrepresented in the AI workforce

The gender disparity is even more pronounced in the highest-paying jobs and top executive levels, according to research from LinkedIn.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 21, 2026

Managers say they are using public AI tools to prepare for hard conversations

That use can include inputting employee names and performance details into a public artificial intelligence platform, a survey found.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 21, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Employees struggle to find time for upskilling

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many consecutive business days Bank of America employees are allowed to work remotely.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 20, 2026

Feds propose ‘Trump Account’ regulations as older workers’ retirement hopes dwindle

Trump Accounts will help eligible children “enjoy years of compound earnings for their future college, retirement and other needs,” an IRS leader said.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 20, 2026

Gap between demand and hiring widens

More candidates are applying for jobs in manufacturing especially, but companies aren’t successfully moving them into available roles, according to an ICIMS report.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 20, 2026

Only 1 in 5 organizations are prepared to move toward autonomous AI agents, Deloitte finds

Poorly documented or misunderstood processes, fragmented data systems, and entrenched ways of working are impeding the transition, according to the report.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 20, 2026