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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

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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

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

Firings related to Charlie Kirk comments highlight need for social media policies

HR professionals should aim for thoughtfulness and clarity, according to two employment law attorneys.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 19, 2025

Sociable: LinkedIn updates terms of service to expand AI and ad targeting use

LinkedIn says that by continuing to use the app, users will be accepting these new terms as of the relevant activation dates.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 19, 2025

Hopeless and stagnated: 6 stories on worker sentiment

Employers have options to aid workers in feeling more stable and connected, however, such as focusing on upskilling or improving transparency.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 19, 2025

Is ‘career catfishing’ real? Workers say yes, according to Monster.

Even outside of “ghost jobs,” workers claim their positions aren’t what they signed up for.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 18, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Time-to-fill averages in today’s market

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

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 18, 2025

Despite surge in AI adoption, sales teams say the tech is failing them

Organizations called “AI Leapers” appear to have widespread breakdowns in execution, effectiveness and alignment, the report found.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 18, 2025

Knowledge workers overwhelmed by maintenance tasks, survey finds

Endless emails, outdated tools and inconsistent team norms hinder collaboration and impede innovation, according to a Miro report.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 18, 2025

Congressional Dems press DOL on women leaving the workforce

Democratic Women’s Caucus members said they were “deeply concerned,” and that “economic indicators suggest that this exodus of women from the labor force is not entirely voluntary.”

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 17, 2025

Most employees would accept lower salary to work with close friends, KPMG finds

Notably, nearly all survey respondents expressed interest in AI becoming a friend or in AI systems that suggest co-workers based on shared interests.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 17, 2025

Training, clear communication could quell concerns about job security, workers say

Such stress can disrupt workers’ sleep and productivity, and may even drive turnover, research suggests.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 16, 2025

Amid a confidence crisis, Gen Z workers lack career mentorship, report finds

When asked what they desire in a mentor, young workers highlighted communication, empathy and honesty, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and The Harris Poll said.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 16, 2025

US faces shortfall of 5.3M college-educated workers by 2032

Nursing, teaching and engineering would experience the largest gaps, per a study from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 16, 2025

Top talent quitting due to stalled career growth, survey shows

As leaders focus on hiring challenges, they may miss the talent crisis inside their organizations, Workday said.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 15, 2025

Gartner predicts Fortune 500 companies won’t eliminate human agents anytime soon

“At the end of the day do we think there will be fewer agents? Yes. But a fully agentless future is not going to happen,” Gartner’s Kathy Ross said.

By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 15, 2025

Employers say they are staying the course instead of hiring right now

Nearly half of employers surveyed by ManpowerGroup said that attracting qualified applicants remains their biggest hurdle.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2025

LinkedIn, OpenAI muscle their way into the AI recruiting fray

LinkedIn’s Hiring Assistant, which has been available to a small group of customers for about a year, will be globally available by the end of September.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2025

Amid hiring freezes, HR leaders turn to internal mobility and upskilling

“We’re seeing a clear shift in how HR leaders are approaching talent needs,” the president of Careerminds said.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 12, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Hopeful employees are more likely to produce great work

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what share of HR pros think their workforce has the right skills.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 11, 2025

Older job seekers’ complaints about ageism have skyrocketed, Glassdoor says

Recruiting pros could analyze the ways that older job seekers are kept out of the workforce to adjust their own hiring processes.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 11, 2025