Burnout can cost companies up to $21K per employee annually

For 1,000-person companies with a typical employee distribution, that’s an estimated $5.04 million cost to employers annually, researchers found.

By Ginger Christ • March 13, 2025

Employers are on an unsustainable ‘hiring spree’ for AI talent, report says

Too many companies are rushing to close the AI jobs gap without investment in employee training, the CEO of talent firm General Assembly warned.

By Laurel Kalser • March 13, 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

‘Male only’ hiring instructions lead to $1.6M settlement

EEOC alleged that an HR directory for Security Engineers, Inc., directed staff not to schedule women for certain roles regardless of their relevant experience.

By Ryan Golden • March 12, 2025

Deere shareholders vote down anti-DEI proposal

The move comes months after the tractor giant rolled back its support for “social or cultural awareness events” in July.

By Nathan Owens • March 12, 2025

Empathetic leaders boost productivity of remote and hybrid workers, study finds

As employers push RTO, “it could be the case that it is not home working that has reduced performance, but manager’s poor leadership skills instead,” researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 12, 2025

5 years later: How COVID-19 changed HR

From remote work to religious accommodation, the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally transformed HR’s landscape.

By Ginger Christ , Ryan Golden • March 11, 2025

Anti-slip mats, late-night safety among Barnes & Noble union contract requirements

Additionally, the minimum starting wage for new hires at the three New York stores will be between $23 and $25 per hour.

By Caroline Colvin • March 11, 2025

The gender divide in generative AI training may worsen without intervention, reports say

Only 36% of women said that they believe generative AI can help advance their careers, compared with 45% of men, according to Coursera’s report.

By Kathryn Moody • March 11, 2025

Employers shift to skills-first hiring amid AI-driven talent concerns

The vast majority of leaders surveyed by Workday said that adopting a skills-based approach improves productivity, innovation and organizational agility.

By Carolyn Crist • March 11, 2025

Women significantly overlooked in AI upskilling, Randstad report finds

Women lag behind men not only in AI skills, training and job access but also in requesting raises or campaigning for better working conditions, according to a pair of studies.

By Laurel Kalser • March 10, 2025

Employees say they have ideas to solve inefficiency — and employers aren’t listening

One of an employer’s biggest tools in approaching this challenge is simple, Eagle Hill said: Follow through on suggestions.

By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2025

Stressed HR teams say they can’t take action on employee feedback

Although feedback initiatives are increasing, leaders are struggling to respond to feedback because of workload, according to a Perceptyx report.

By Carolyn Crist • March 10, 2025

Labor market ‘frozen in place’ amid Trump uncertainty, economists say

The long-expected soft landing for the economy continues to hang in the balance.

By Kathryn Moody • March 7, 2025

Most job seekers say they’re ‘uncomfortable’ with employers using AI for resume review, decision-making

Candidates prefer for AI to be used as a supportive tool for HR teams, particularly with tasks such as interview scheduling or candidate sourcing.

By Carolyn Crist • March 7, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: How hot is generative AI?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the rise in job postings with generative AI terms and the productivity gains workers using the technology see.

By Ginger Christ • March 6, 2025

AI skills earn greater wage premiums than degrees, report finds

Degrees didn’t command higher wages until the Ph.D. level, according to research from the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford. 

By Ginger Christ • March 6, 2025

Helping women succeed at work starts with better leave

Supporting parents begins with stronger leave policies, writes a construction executive who gained a new perspective after starting her own family.

By Rebecca Ozols Goss • March 6, 2025

Cultural mesh is key in hiring decisions: Golden 1 CFO

Identifying talent with the right skill sets is a critical focus for companies today — but it’s also important for candidates to mesh culturally, Golden 1 Credit Union CFO Allyson Hill said.

By Grace Noto • March 6, 2025

Workers’ productivity increases 33% every hour they use generative AI, report finds

On average, generative AI “is not just an occasional tool for its users, but also an integral part of their work routines,” according to research out of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

By Laurel Kalser • March 6, 2025

Elon Musk’s anti-HR playbook has reached its logical end. No one should be surprised.

The billionaire’s management of companies from Tesla to X already telegraphed his plans for the federal bureaucracy he is reshaping.

By Ryan Golden • March 6, 2025

Executives are experiencing ‘a crisis of confidence,’ LHH leader says

Company heads said they feel unprepared for the current business environment and need more support, according to a report from the firm.

By Carolyn Crist • March 5, 2025

Banks invest in responsible AI talent, research as adoption unfolds

The industry increased its hiring of governance and ethical use professionals last year, according to Evident Insights.

By Matt Ashare • March 5, 2025

Paramount DEI initiative changes spark employee ire

While Paramount's co-CEOs cited the president's executive order in their decision, internal backlash highlights the line employers are trying to toe.

By Caroline Colvin • March 5, 2025

How to help struggling Gen Z employees fit into the workplace

Don’t neglect the onboarding process in helping Generation Z understand their jobs and expectations, experts told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • March 4, 2025

Why work friends might be the answer to workplace burnout

“Meeting fatigue” has become a regular part of the lexicon, writes one KPMG leader. Could encouraging friendship at work help?

By Sandy Torchia • March 4, 2025