Black workers and workers with disabilities are seeking flexible jobs in record numbers

More workers want fully remote jobs or “fully flexible hours,” allowing them to choose when their workdays begin and end, according to a Flexa report.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 6, 2025

Employee engagement surveys paint a distorted picture, survey finds

Nearly half of employees say they feel pressured to withhold how they really feel, and some say they rarely or never provide honest answers.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 6, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work and transparent communication — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Busy work hounds employees ‘often,’ survey says

Employees said they were frustrated by inefficiencies, but also that they had no power to change them — speaking to the importance of employer listening.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 5, 2025

Public company director pay continues to grow amid scrutiny

Board membership requires increased commitment thanks to a rising risk environment, said Peter Gleason, CEO and president of the National Association of Corporate Directors.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 5, 2025

What HR can learn from the Grammys

Chappell Roan, Alicia Keys and more spoke out on HR issues ranging from benefits to DEI. Reporter Caroline Colvin makes sense of these artists’ awards speeches.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 4, 2025

Circle K franchisee waited 7 months to inform employees of data breach, lawsuit says

Although Gas Express notified individuals of the attack in January, a lawsuit filed last week says the company discovered the breach in May 2024.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 4, 2025

Signing bonus use fell but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, Indeed says

The trend indicates that employer preferences may have shifted toward one-time bonuses over more permanent wage hikes, an Indeed economist said.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 4, 2025

It’s not just workplace raids. Mishandled electronic I-9s could be a costly immigration threat for employers under Trump.

A group of legal experts is sounding the alarm that noncompliant electronic Form I-9 vendors could put unsuspecting employers at risk.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 3, 2025

10 Trump changes HR leaders need to know about

Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect HR professionals and the U.S. workforce.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 3, 2025

Different flexible schedules for new workers could cause ‘hybrid hierarchy’ in 2025

Talent acquisition teams offering remote work or favorable hybrid schedules to needed talent may prompt jealousy in the workplace, Korn Ferry said.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 3, 2025

Meta’s HR changes reflect widely touted aspirational approach to DEI

Eliminating hard inclusivity goals won’t protect against discrimination complaints but it will help, legal specialists say.

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 3, 2025

Share your thoughts in our 2025 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025

Remote work is the new labor battleground

As remote work continues to evolve, unions will play a central role in shaping its trajectory.

By Gleb Tsipursky • Jan. 31, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Taylor Swift and employee bonuses

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including projected savings from federal workers’ “deferred resignations” under a Trump administration offer.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 30, 2025

What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market

While the labor market has cooled off, an aging workforce and changes to immigration will challenge recruiters this year, experts told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 30, 2025

Trump administration offers buyouts to federal workers

An OPM spokesperson confirmed to HR Dive that the administration expects 5% to 10% of federal employees to accept the offer, saving $100 billion.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2025

Shareholder proposals, executive orders are changing the face of DEI

With new compliance concerns, mounting shareholder drama and irritated consumers, where does this leave employers in the private-sector landscape?

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 29, 2025

Hiring reached its lowest point in 5 years, report finds

Hiring declined across all industries, both in the U.S. and worldwide, BambooHR data showed.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 29, 2025

Taylor Swift and the employee appreciation era

Not every company can dole out millions of dollars in bonuses, but finding ways to recognize workers can do wonders for retention, a consultant said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2025

Nearly half of employees say they’re subject to an NDA

Restrictive covenants could limit workers’ ability to report discrimination and harassment, two Lift Our Voices studies explained.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 28, 2025

How can a company ensure that its top executives continue to thrive?

Effective leaders never stop learning and growing — especially considering the fast-changing business landscape, write three experts.

By Sandy Torchia, Maureen Davenport and Pete Steinberg • Jan. 28, 2025

How to help workers amid wildfires and recovery

“Think about it from Maslow’s hierarchy” and lead with empathy, said Karishma Patel-Buford, chief people officer at Spring Health.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 27, 2025

SMB leaders confident amid flurry of workplace changes, index says

Notably, close to 2 in 3 CEOs surveyed said they expect their total number of employees to increase in 2025.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 27, 2025

1 in 8 companies say they plan to weaken DEI commitments in 2025

More than half of managers said DEI initiatives were implemented primarily for public relations purposes, Resume.org found.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 24, 2025

Potential leadership crisis looms in 2025 as burnout increases

Leaders are facing more stress, and employees are more distrustful of their managers amid ongoing change, DDI says. 

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 24, 2025