Recruiters see job applications triple — to more than 300 per role

Data from a recruiting platform shows a “surge” in applications during the last five years.

By Lara Ewen • May 13, 2026

Culture is critical for AI project success, Microsoft finds

Only 1 in 5 workers are operating within an artificial intelligence “sweet spot” of skills and proper infrastructure, according to a report.

By Paige Gross • May 13, 2026

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A deep dive on mental health at work

There are myraid factors that affect an individual employee’s mental health, but some trends have emerged in recent months.

By HR Dive staff

CFOs earn higher pay as pressures mount, Datarails finds

Median CFO pay now slightly exceeds chief operating officer levels, but tenure is falling and turnover is rising, the study showed.

By Alexei Alexis • May 12, 2026

Most workers told Monster their job harms their mental health

With power now back in employers’ hands, some organizations have shifted their tactics and culture to devastating effect, surveyed workers indicated.

By Emilie Shumway • May 12, 2026

Leadership development isn’t just for leaders anymore

ATD found that all employees can benefit from such training, and that culture improves when it's offered.

By Kathryn Moody • May 12, 2026

Iran war inflation crimps profits, plans for investment, hiring, survey finds

Half of the respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey put the odds of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months at 26% or higher.

By Jim Tyson • May 12, 2026

Job seekers are frustrated by an ‘opaque and impersonal’ hiring process, a career expert says

Uncertainty can even outweigh rejection, a Monster report found.

By Lara Ewen • May 12, 2026

No one really wants to speak up at work — especially about AI errors, study shows

Trust and psychological safety continue to be pain points, data analysis from learning organization Radical Candor showed.

By Caroline Colvin • May 12, 2026

Week in review: How to prevent hiring someone without the right skills

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including preventing remote worker fraud and the most common uses of artificial intelligence in recruiting.

By Kathryn Moody • May 11, 2026

LinkedIn: Gen Zers are most likely to fall victim to job scams

About a third also admitted to ignoring red flags due to the tight job market.

By Caroline Colvin • May 11, 2026

Tech layoffs climb as AI remains top driver

For the second month in a row, AI led all reasons for U.S. job cuts across sectors in April, accounting for 26% of total layoffs.

By Alexei Alexis • May 8, 2026

Job market is ‘increasingly selective’ despite growth, economists say

“Employers currently hold more leverage in the labor market and are hiring with greater precision,” one executive said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 8, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Only about 1 in 10 job seekers say they would sit through an AI interview

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many women are in roles vulnerable to artificial intelligence displacement. 

By Ginger Christ • May 7, 2026

Boards push AI but can’t separate hype from reality, CEOs say

The disconnect reveals larger organizational challenges when it comes to implementing artificial intelligence and measuring results, according to Boston Consulting Group.

By Lara Ewen • May 7, 2026

In the race to deploy AI, leaders must prioritize human capabilities, report warns

Organizations that put automating routine tasks ahead of developing adaptability and change management skills risk limiting AI’s potential, according to an Aon study.

By Laurel Kalser • May 7, 2026

Job candidates say they’re quitting the hiring process over AI interviews

“Most AI in hiring today is making a bad system worse: more applications, less signal, and less transparency,” Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait said.

By Lara Ewen • May 6, 2026

Companies and schools are trying virtual reality for skilled trades training

The technology enables a broad sharing of best practices, but there are limitations, instructors say.

By Benton Graham • May 6, 2026

You’ve hired a fraudulent employee. What comes next?

Cybercriminals are using deepfaked profiles and other tactics to infiltrate employers’ systems, often backed by state actors, Holland & Knight attorneys told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • May 6, 2026

Age fades as barrier to winning the CEO seat, NBER research shows

Yet ageism persists below the C-suite, with most U.S. workers aged 50 or older reporting bias, according to AARP.

By Jim Tyson • May 5, 2026

How to avoid ‘skillfishing’ traps

With the advent of artificial intelligence, it’s easier than ever for applicants to fake their skills in the hiring process — but employers can prepare accordingly.

By Kathryn Moody • May 5, 2026

Tech roles expand in the C-suite amid questions about AI value

Tech leaders are taking on responsibilities around ROI and translating value to the board, a Deloitte study shows.

By Paige Gross • May 5, 2026

4 ways HR uses AI in hiring, according to talent professionals

Inefficient implementation, however, may be cutting into employers’ ROI.

By Kate Tornone • May 5, 2026

5 stories on how recruiters are working harder

From sourcing candidates at bars to tweaking interview questions to outsmart generative artificial intelligence, talent professionals are changing how they do the job.

By Ginger Christ • May 5, 2026

Coca-Cola, Comcast advance long-time employees into top HR roles

April featured a number of internal promotions into CHRO and CPO positions.

By Emilie Shumway • May 4, 2026

Week in review: Why recruiters need to consider seduction

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the status of employee engagement to exploring career agency.

By Kathryn Moody • May 4, 2026