How flexible work will help working dads, too

Remote work has often been championed for its benefit for working moms, but new insights remind employers how it can help working dads as well.

By Caroline Colvin • June 10, 2026

AI is creating a ‘joy paradox’ at work, BCG finds

Although workers say their job satisfaction is up due to artificial intelligence, they also note an increased cognitive load.

By Lara Ewen • June 9, 2026

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Top trends in talent acquisition

 Widespread "job hugging" and pervasive AI tools are reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

People who eagerly seek out managerial positions may be least suited for the roles

Good managers may be more important to overall company success than the combined skills of their teams, but not all are suited for such, per a study.

By Lara Ewen • June 9, 2026

Feds propose mandatory E-Verify participation for federal grant recipients

The rule would provide an “additional safeguard” to existing employment eligibility requirements, according to the White House Office of Management and Budget.

By Ryan Golden • June 8, 2026

Verizon CEO: AI will take over ‘a large percentage’ of customer service

Artificial intelligence “will dramatically improve our ability to satisfy customers,” Dan Schulman said. 

By Kristen Doerer • June 8, 2026

Week in review: The hidden opportunity in menopause benefits

We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, from the effect of remote work on young people’s unemployment to the current state of upskilling.

By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2026

6 stories on how remote work is faring

There’s “a pattern companies don’t advertise: Where you work determines not just your lifestyle, but your earning power,” a JobLeads manager said.

By Ginger Christ • June 8, 2026

Leaders who can’t see worker problems are creating a ‘dignity debt’

As artificial intelligence tools create heightened productivity demands, a significant percentage of workers are stressed and crave more transparency at work.

By Lara Ewen • June 5, 2026

Job gains in May paint a tale of two realities, economists say

While data from the past three months were revised upward to indicate more growth, unemployed workers may still be struggling to find jobs.

By Kathryn Moody • June 5, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Remote work may be hurting college grads

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how artificial intelligence will affect customer service jobs.

By Ginger Christ • June 4, 2026

Menopause leave is ‘a missed opportunity’ for employers, NFP says

Menopause symptoms typically occur during a woman’s peak career years and can contribute to lower productivity, greater absenteeism and even workforce attrition, one report found.

By Ginger Christ • June 4, 2026

Front-line managers are key to making improvement plans work, survey finds

Managers who oversee front-line workers are best suited to know what’s happening on the front line, why it’s happening and where to focus next, according to a SafetyCulture report.

By Laurel Kalser • June 4, 2026

HR teams say they continue to rely on manual workarounds despite new HCM systems

Companies invest in complex programs designed to facilitate daily tasks, but poor implementation leads to few workers actually using them, a Strada report indicates.

By Lara Ewen • June 4, 2026

Half of current customer service jobs will be lost to AI by 2030, Forrester predicts

“There are humans today doing jobs that don't require the level of intelligence that a human has,” Forrester’s Max Ball said. “That work is going to go away.”

By Kristen Doerer • June 4, 2026

Why has youth unemployment risen so dramatically? It may not be AI.

Artificial intelligence can’t explain the disparity in hiring between generations, an analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted.

By Emilie Shumway • June 3, 2026

How a hiring algorithm is audited can disguise bias, study finds

Modern recruiting is marked by an “algorithmic monoculture” in which only a small number of vendors supply applicant screening algorithms, Stanford researchers said.

By Ryan Golden • June 3, 2026

AI adoption surges, but healthcare providers worry about deskilling

Nearly three-quarters of clinicians said losing critical thinking or decision-making skills will be one of the greatest risks of adopting artificial intelligence, according to a survey.

By Emily Olsen • June 3, 2026

AI is coming for the workplace — and HR is in the driver’s seat

HR pros are laser focused on training and worker wellness amid tumultuous change.

By Ginger Christ • June 3, 2026

5 trends shaping skills development

Most HR and IT leaders surveyed said skills improvement is “imperative” within their organizations, CompTIA found.

By Kathryn Moody • June 2, 2026

Workers say they turn to AI for advice because it’s less judgmental than colleagues

Although artificial intelligence may be making some employees feel more confident, these tools are also causing a “connection deficit,” Workday said.

By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2026

Week in review: How AI will derail careers

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the disconnect between front-line workers and leadership to the rise of learning as an HR priority.

By Kathryn Moody • June 1, 2026

Wells Fargo CEO: AI’s effect on employment is ‘complicated’

The bank’s biggest AI-related challenge is determining how the technology can transform its business model, Charlie Scharf said Wednesday.

By Caitlin Mullen • June 1, 2026

Mercy, WilliamsMarston add new HR leaders in May

Companies emphasized the need to scale in their announcements of new HR executives last month.

By Emilie Shumway • May 29, 2026

6 in 10 workers say their boss is toxic

Workers blame bad leadership on systemic failures rather than individual personalities, according to a new report from The Harris Poll.

By Lara Ewen • May 29, 2026

Target plans to evaluate employees on customer engagement

Target provided guest experience training to more than 300,000 associates focused on four performance factors: interaction, execution, teamwork and reliability.

By Kristen Doerer • May 29, 2026