This week in 5 numbers: Nearly 4 in 10 workers don’t trust HR to help in toxic situations

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many workers were targeted in job scam attempts.

By Ginger Christ • July 9, 2026

On its 60th birthday, SHRM’s nonprofit arm pushes for better caregiver support

Employers can’t reliably address working caregivers’ needs through policies and employee benefits alone, said Wendi Safstrom, president of the SHRM Foundation.

By Ryan Golden • July 9, 2026

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Top 5 stories from HR Dive: Talent

HR Dive Talent’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including shifting cultural norms and emerging hiring challenges.

By HR Dive staff

US labor market continues to be ‘low hire, low fire’

Current trends indicate slower job growth ahead as an increasing number of consumers say they’re having trouble finding jobs.

By Lara Ewen • July 8, 2026

CEOs fear they’re underinvesting in AI

More than half of chief executives are concerned their businesses will fall behind due to limitations in technology foundations, according to a new survey.

By Scarlett Evans • July 7, 2026

Job scams leave recruiters competing with fakes

The most common methods of contact include email, text and “unsolicited recruiter outreach,” with job boards and networking platforms not far behind.

By Emilie Shumway • July 7, 2026

Which skills will matter the most in the next five years?

Recruiters reported “notable shortages” in skills related to AI capabilities, grit, emotional intelligence and managing workers, according to GMAC.

By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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