Global cybersecurity workforce grows, but still confronts shortfall of 4M people

Despite growing to 5.5 million professionals worldwide, a study by ISC2 shows the industry still needs millions of qualified workers to defend against rising digital threats.

By David Jones • Oct. 31, 2023

Employees don’t understand what ‘engagement’ means, Gartner says

Workers want leaders to take more action after employee feedback, as well as make engagement initiatives more relevant.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 30, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

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

UAW ends strike against Stellantis, hits GM with surprise 4,000 worker strike

The Stellantis deal is similar to the United Auto Workers agreement with Ford Motor Co., raising autoworkers’ base wages 25% over four-and-a-half years.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 28, 2023

In 2024, HR could be asked to modernize hiring, reinvent DEI

Employers also will have to address evolving return-to-office concerns and work-life balance issues in the coming year, a panel of experts said.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 27, 2023

Candidate sourcing, assessment could use some automation, employers say

Automation can boost efficiency, employers told Indeed in a recent survey, especially with routine tasks such as compliance checks and resume screening.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 27, 2023

Gen Z, millennial workers say they turn to TikTok for career coaching

Some have encountered misleading information, however. Employers may be able to respond with their own mentorships and learning opportunities.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 27, 2023

Want AI buy-in at work? Champion transparency, UKG says

Despite AI being a trending topic, managers and employees alike are confused about its role at work. 

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 26, 2023

Report: Demand for generative AI skills has exploded 1,848% since 2022

While generative AI demand is small compared to other AI skill sets, the increase reflects employers’ rising interest in adopting AI tech, experts said.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 26, 2023

A running list of states and localities that regulate AI in hiring

Colorado enacted a law broadly prohibiting algorithmic discrimination, including in job decisions, that is set to take effect Feb. 1, 2026.

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Asian American creative executives say their identity is ‘a double-edged sword’

Respondents to a recent survey said they felt tokenized and that they were seen as diversity hires.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 25, 2023

How HR can run a SWOT analysis for strategic success

“HR should have specific priorities. Otherwise, you don’t know what you’re supposed to do if you want to add value to the organization,” one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 25, 2023

HR pros saddled with more work — and more power, Gartner says

Gartner leads addressed the importance of HR professionals setting the tone for company culture.  

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 25, 2023

Calling healthcare burnout a crisis is an ‘understatement,’ CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm on increasing levels of burnout and harassment in the healthcare industry.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 25, 2023

The worst of the layoffs is over, but leaders lost employee trust, HR pros say

Many employers are reportedly dealing with a perception of inconsistency, inefficacy and poor communication.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2023

As more workers report burnout, fewer believe their employer cares about them

Offering mental health tools, as well as work-life balance perks, could boost employee satisfaction and retention, an Aflac report says.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2023

Sociable: LinkedIn looks to help candidates stand out with ‘Top Choice’ job application option

The option lets applicants highlight their specific interest in a given role, but the tool is still in testing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2023

DHS proposes H-1B rule to address eligibility requirements, fraud

The rule is an effort to “modernize” the visa program that permits U.S. employers to fill certain specialty occupations.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2023

HR horror stories we tell in the dark

From getting hit on at a work event to being told to shrug off porn, sometimes the call is coming from inside the house.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 23, 2023

How to build trust with your most important stakeholders — your employees

The same conditions that make trust so valuable can also make the road to earning it feel unsteady, write two PwC workforce transformation leaders.

By Anthony Abbatiello and Julia Lamm • Oct. 23, 2023

Inside a new effort to vet credential providers

The Higher Learning Commission recently launched an initiative called the Credential Lab, which will implement an evaluation model for content providers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 23, 2023

Workforce equity: Employers stuck in ‘time warp’ about older workers

Companies need to address “blind spots” and ageism in their recruiting efforts, panelists said at the Center for Workforce Inclusion’s annual Equity Summit. 

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 20, 2023

Nondegree upskilling still hampered by lack of awareness

Of those not pursuing alternative paths, most said they would have considered them if they knew about them in the first place.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 20, 2023

This year’s strikes illustrate expanding employee power, Forrester says

Employee power is shaping the future of work, according to an analyst at the firm, and that shift provides employers a valuable signal.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 20, 2023

No help wanted: Retail openings for winter season down 25%, report finds

Amid surging applications and fewer postings, TA teams may want to lean into mobile apps to sort through the best candidates, iCIMS said.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 19, 2023

Encourage worker consistency, not more personal investment, MIT Sloan study says

“Sometimes, you just can’t give more of yourself to your job. You’re depleted,” the lead researcher said in announcing the results.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 19, 2023