DHS ends automatic extensions of immigrant work permits

The new rule leaves employers scrambling and likely will lead to labor shortages, an attorney said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 29, 2025

Amazon to cut 14K roles, pointing to AI

The short-term benefits of reducing head count for AI may have long-term implications, a Cornell University professor of human resource studies told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 28, 2025

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

5 minutes with Skillsoft CPO Ciara Harrington

Harrington shares tips with HR Dive on how to get workers excited about artificial intelligence and upskilling.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 28, 2025

AI can provide most career coaching, but human expertise is still needed, report says

AI coaching had several weaknesses, including limited spontaneity and inconsistent contextual memory, The Conference Board said.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 28, 2025

US immigration barriers could threaten tech innovation

In a new report, 32% of U.S. STEM professionals said they were open to relocation. But companies are already struggling to replace those who leave.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2025

Lack of AI training may be the elephant in the room

Several October reports showed that business leaders see AI as important, but workers have still lacked the necessary skills to adopt AI.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 27, 2025

Taco Bell says education benefits have driven retention

The chain is also emphasizing internal promotion of managers and area coaches through a training program meant to improve employees’ career paths.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 27, 2025

‘The Great Freeze’ in hiring may be thawing, ZipRecruiter finds

Turnover is also down due to “external economic factors,” the report said, putting retention in the spotlight.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 27, 2025

Mental health care stigma is a barrier to employee wellness: This is how you can dismantle it

Nearly 60% say stigma stops people from getting help. Employers can lead the way to change.

Oct. 27, 2025

How to evaluate candidate skills in the AI era

Traditional screening is blind to AI proficiency — the #1 factor for hiring high-impact talent in today's era. Learn how to measure this critical skill.

By Hila Melamed • Oct. 27, 2025

5 stories on how employees and managers aren’t getting along right now

Turns out, managing the managers — specifically, their happiness — may be an important first step for everyone, according to a Glassdoor report.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 24, 2025

How one regional convenience store chain reduced turnover to 36%

Family Express thinks about labor as an investment rather than a cost, which has led to a more secure environment for workers and better retention.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 24, 2025

Fewer Americans see diversity as a business priority, Gallup finds

Even so, many people continue to link DEI with greater innovation and stronger profits, survey data shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Nearly two-thirds of workers say they don’t have stable schedules

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what share of family premiums employees contribute.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 23, 2025

Recruiters say CEOs expect them to build a workforce for the future

But only a third of talent acquisition professionals say their teams can harness AI to meet strategic goals, according to a LinkedIn report.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 23, 2025

Ghosting, job scams haunt workers, report finds

“It’s easy to see why job seekers are frustrated right now,” a career expert at Remote.co said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 23, 2025

Only 4 in 10 US workers have a ‘quality’ job, report says

Employers can offer quality jobs to workers through fair pay, predictable schedules and opportunities to grow and advance.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 22, 2025

How employers can create ‘future-ready’ workers

These workers are “proactively upskilling and adapting to new technologies” and can be empowered with the right training to drive growth at organizations, Adecco said.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 21, 2025

How to cure meeting hangovers

Days packed with meetings can affect worker productivity, engagement and work-life balance, HiBob’s people and culture director warns.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 21, 2025

Employers remain cautious ahead of holiday hiring season, data shows

The retail hiring spree seen earlier in 2025 may have hit a snag, iCIMS found. 

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 21, 2025

Are leaders leaving employees behind in the AI boom?

Two separate reports speak to worker optimism about the technology but also concern that employers aren’t listening to their input regarding AI adoption.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 20, 2025

Recruiters make decisive shift toward responsible AI use in talent acquisition, Employ says

Although 82% of recruiters expressed satisfaction with their current systems, 76% said they expect to replace their primary recruiting platform within two years.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 20, 2025

Bridging the skills gap: Innovative workforce solutions from Truist Foundation’s Inspire Awards

Truist Foundation’s Inspire Awards fuel bold workforce solutions for overlooked talent.

Oct. 20, 2025

Making people analytics more intelligent: 3 ways talent leaders are putting AI-driven insights to work

With the new generation of people analytics, talent leaders can refine recruiting, enable skills building and proactively address risk to ensure their organizations have — and continue to have — qualified talent. 

Oct. 20, 2025

US Chamber sues White House to block ‘plainly unlawful’ H-1B visa fee

The organization alleged President Donald Trump’s proclamation would harm businesses, and it asked a district court to enjoin the $100,000 payment requirement.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 17, 2025