Will 2025 bring a ‘soft landing’ for the job market?

A strong jobs report in December could signal tailwinds — or a seasonal one-off.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 10, 2025

Despite AI growth, most HR leaders aren’t focused on reskilling workers

At the same time, HR pros are experimenting with AI pilot programs and use cases for human capital management, The Conference Board says.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 10, 2025

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Top trends in employee retention

With employers pulling back on hiring, many HR professionals are squarely focused on retention. But there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

By HR Dive staff

Why mentorship matters

Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.

By Ratan Lal • Jan. 10, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers see minimal annual leave as a red flag

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including stats on which artificial intelligence skills are growing in demand and which are not.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 9, 2025

Manager burnout may hit hard in 2025

Managers are the backbone of any company, and their well-being affects productivity, employee satisfaction and business success, Top Workplaces said.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 9, 2025

Although employers want tech expertise, ‘communication’ remains most in-demand skill, analysis shows

Specific technical skills and broad soft skills are driving workforce demand in 2025, Aura Intelligence says.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 9, 2025

JPMorgan Chase reportedly joins the 5-days-a-week RTO wave

Like many other major companies, especially those in finance, JPMorgan is making the push for more in-person work.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 8, 2025

Job seekers name their biggest ‘icks’ in job ads

Hustle culture and a lack of salary information may turn away potential job candidates, StandOut CV says.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 8, 2025

McDonald’s cools on DEI, shifts to ‘global inclusion’

The change in strategy comes as a result of work done last year, McDonald’s said, including a “comprehensive Civil Rights Audit.”

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 7, 2025

Demand for AI-related skills skyrockets, though perhaps in unexpected ways

Rather than platform-specific skills, foundational AI knowledge appears increasingly popular, O’Reilly said.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 7, 2025

In 2025, hiring will be shaped by technology — for better or worse

Despite inflation concerns and a potentially softening economy, hiring is still expected in the new year, but with a few long-developing twists.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 7, 2025

5 trends that will shape HR in 2025

From harnessing artificial intelligence’s next big leap to addressing political and cultural volatility, HR will have the chance to shape its long-term future in a big way.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 6, 2025

What’s the difference between ‘time to fill’ and ‘time to hire’?

Here’s everything HR needs to know about both parts of the talent acquisition process.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 6, 2025

How AI is centralizing workplace policy documents

Beyond writing job descriptions or tweaking performance reviews, AI is now helping HR wrangle miscellaneous documents and save time.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 3, 2025

Employers turn to apprenticeships to fill talent gaps, reach new communities

Apprenticeships gained traction in 2024, opening more paths to the trades and providing needed skills development.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 3, 2025

Tuition reimbursement cannot be factored into wage garnishment, DOL says

Workers who receive tuition assistance will not have that employer reimbursement included in their wage garnishment.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 2, 2025

Soft skills are more critical than ever for post-AI professionals

Adaptability, leadership and curiosity will set employees apart, writes Mary Alice Vuicic, chief people officer at Thomson Reuters.

By Mary Alice Vuicic • Jan. 2, 2025

What is ‘people operations’?

The term has become more popular in recent years as a way to reflect the changing but necessary role HR plays in companies, experts said.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 2, 2025

Amazon workers on strike amid the holiday rush

Thursday’s action at various Teamsters locals comes days after the release of a Senate report critical of working conditions at the e-retailer’s warehouses.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024

When HR uses engagement data, productivity and retention increase, McLean says

But “engagement action planning is not just about addressing employee feedback,” one McLean & Co. leader said.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 20, 2024

Wearables at work can break the law if employers aren’t careful, EEOC warns

A newly released fact sheet by the commission explains how employers may approach and use wearable technology, like smart watches, in the workplace.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2024

Final rule to overhaul H-1B visa eligibility requirements takes effect Jan. 17

Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 2, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers are detached and feeling stuck

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including more degree-free jobs being offered in California.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 19, 2024

Employers with strong employee value proposition innovate better, McLean says

Having a strong EVP can boost results in an increasingly competitive labor landscape, the firm said in a new report.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2024

USDA Forest Service, IWSI America to launch national apprenticeship program

The new forestry technician apprenticeship initiative is intended to address workforce gaps and create career paths for diverse communities.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 19, 2024