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

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More than three-quarters of front-line managers say they lack necessary guidance

A disconnect between company systems and operational needs has led to problems translating decisions into action, according to a report from Dayforce.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 19, 2026

Only daily AI users feel positively about job security

Unclear AI policies and a lack of training are compounding employee concerns about the technology, a SurveyMonkey and CNBC survey found.

By Paige Gross • Aug. 19, 2026

CHROs split on whether managers can lead through AI-driven change, Gallup finds

In addition to managerial training, HR leaders said their organizations are investing in “centers of excellence” and “internal AI champions.”

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 19, 2026

HR pros’ summer reading list 2026

These recommendations include books from our own summer reading lists as well as ones from HR Dive’s readers.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 18, 2026

Workers report ‘FOBO’ — a fear of becoming obsolete

Most workers told ETS and The Harris Poll that upskilling “is no longer a choice” but also that it was hard to get employer support on the matter.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 18, 2026

Rethinking RTO? Researchers highlight the positive impact of remote work

In a year where retention is top of mind for employers, conversations highlighting the benefits of remote work may be crucial.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 18, 2026

Jobs exist but are harder to fill, hiring managers say

Survey respondents said it can take four weeks to hire for available roles and that they permanently close some positions before finding the right candidate.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 18, 2026

Bank of America won’t let employees work remotely 2 days in a row

The ban on taking two consecutive remote days includes Friday to Monday and takes effect in mid-September, according to a policy update workers received earlier this month.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Aug. 17, 2026

Week in review: When saying ‘please’ can lead to late turn-ins

We’re rounding up the top stories from last week, including a Zillow sales executive who alleged age discrimination due in part to insults such as “You’re too old to know this.”

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 17, 2026

DHS to propose end of 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders

Few details are known without the rule’s text, which has yet to be published in the Federal Register, but the change may pose difficulties for employers.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 14, 2026

Labor market exhibits ‘continued resilience,’ The Conference Board finds

Multiple factors have made an already complex job market even more volatile this year, per a report.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 14, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Employees say bosses don’t work as hard

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how much Apple will pay to settle U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions allegations.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 13, 2026