BLS will not be releasing jobs numbers. So who has the answers?

Numerous private firms have set out to provide context — if not their own replacement — for BLS’s jobs report. But what does all the noise really mean?

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 3, 2025

Why do employees organize and join a union? Littler data has insight.

Employers may underestimate the willingness of workers to join a union, Littler said in its annual labor report. Here’s what HR should know. 

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 2, 2025

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

Shutdown furloughing federal workers imperils business-critical data

Just hours before most U.S. federal agencies closed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it would not release highly anticipated jobs data on Friday.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 2, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Hiring managers eye new benefits to recruit workers

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many big U.S. companies are under scrutiny for their H-1B hiring practices.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 2, 2025

6 in 10 knowledge workers say AI agents are unreliable, survey finds

To avoid eroding trust, organizations need to rebuild work processes for AI-human collaboration, according to a report from Asana’s Work Innovation Lab.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 2, 2025

More than 8 in 10 remote-friendly companies report high productivity

Talent access, trust and connection — rather than badge swipes — lead to success for remote-first companies, a survey finds.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 2, 2025

DEI in 2025: HRCI head gives HR pros advice on how to proceed

Even if company stakeholders are challenging the “DEI” acronym, employers can keep the spirit of equity and inclusion alive by focusing on “fairness” and “opportunity,” Amy Dufrane told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 1, 2025

Workers are avoiding advancement. How can HR adjust when no one wants to lead?

No one wants to step up to the plate, data suggests. HR professionals have their theories about what is driving this “conscious unbossing” trend — and how to respond to it.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 1, 2025

Job seekers brace for a ‘new job hunt reality’ amid labor market contradictions

In an effort to remain flexible, 8 in 10 job seekers said they’re willing to accept a different role than they initially planned, a survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 1, 2025

Retention, burnout, DEI are top of mind going into Q4, trends report finds

To combat high turnover, companies can turn to inclusion and diversity initiatives to help develop a strong organizational culture, Gallagher said.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 30, 2025

What does ‘job hugging’ mean for the workplace?

If employees are staying on out of fear of an unpredictable market, HR can’t simply “coast through it,” one head of people told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 30, 2025

Retail’s seasonal hiring could hit lowest point since 2009

Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that retailers will bring on fewer than 500,000 employees in Q4, a low last seen following the 2008 financial crisis.

By Dani James • Sept. 29, 2025

A majority of US workers say they experience ‘ghost growth’ in their careers

Promises of advancement without follow-through can damage employee trust and lead to turnover, according to MyPerfectResume.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 29, 2025

Entry-level workers are unprepared for their jobs amid AI blitz, survey says

Most leaders blame a lack of soft skills — and employees themselves — for that unpreparedness, General Assembly said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 26, 2025

Employees say they can’t absorb all the changes leaders expect to make

A majority of business leaders said AI will play a major role in changes facing their organization, and 1 in 4 view it as the most difficult change to execute.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 26, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: A controversial visa fee and declining Glassdoor ratings

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including some recent recruiting stats.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 25, 2025

Amazon debuts $5 per week health plan

Employers have faced steep healthcare cost increases in recent years, leading to benefits shifts to accommodate the higher expense.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 25, 2025

US workers may be resistant to companies using AI for payroll

To build employee trust, employers will need to maintain oversight of payroll, provide transparency and communicate clearly, PayrollOrg said.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2025

5 things HR can do to hire — and retain — veterans

About 5% of the U.S. civilian labor force consists of former service members, but the transition isn’t always an easy one, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2025

5 minutes with Brooks Running’s CHRO

New HR professionals can’t be afraid to “step sideways” as they advance their careers, Katie Carlson told HR Dive in an interview.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2025

Retirees return to the fold to fill Georgia-Pacific’s labor gaps

While the program helps G-P fill roles, cut overtime costs and retain institutional knowledge, it’s also “a good opportunity” for retirees to make extra income while aiding younger generations, said a participant.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 24, 2025

DHS to revive wage-based H-1B visa selection criteria via new rule

The proposal is a partial return to the first Trump administration’s policies and comes on the heels of the president’s announcement of a $100,000 fee for such visas.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 23, 2025

Employees don’t learn anything from phishing training, research says

The research sought to understand which trainings were most effective. “It turns out, as currently administered, that none of them are,” UC San Diego said in its report.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 23, 2025

Layoffs lead to decline in Glassdoor ratings — and recovery is slow

Ratings drop immediately after a layoff announcement and remain lower for a year, only beginning to recover in the second year, according to Glassdoor’s analysis.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 22, 2025

Nearly 4 in 10 companies will replace workers with AI by 2026, survey shows

High-salary employees, those without AI skills, recently hired workers and entry-level employees face the highest risks for layoffs.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 22, 2025