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By HR Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025

Remote work is the new labor battleground

As remote work continues to evolve, unions will play a central role in shaping its trajectory.

By Gleb Tsipursky • Jan. 31, 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

This week in 5 numbers: Taylor Swift and employee bonuses

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including projected savings from federal workers’ “deferred resignations” under a Trump administration offer.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 30, 2025

What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market

While the labor market has cooled off, an aging workforce and changes to immigration will challenge recruiters this year, experts told HR Dive.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 30, 2025

Trump administration offers buyouts to federal workers

An OPM spokesperson confirmed to HR Dive that the administration expects 5% to 10% of federal employees to accept the offer, saving $100 billion.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2025

Shareholder proposals, executive orders are changing the face of DEI

With new compliance concerns, mounting shareholder drama and irritated consumers, where does this leave employers in the private-sector landscape?

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 29, 2025

Taylor Swift and the employee appreciation era

Not every company can dole out millions of dollars in bonuses, but finding ways to recognize workers can do wonders for retention, a consultant said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2025

Hiring reached its lowest point in 5 years, report finds

Hiring declined across all industries, both in the U.S. and worldwide, BambooHR data showed.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 29, 2025

Nearly half of employees say they’re subject to an NDA

Restrictive covenants could limit workers’ ability to report discrimination and harassment, two Lift Our Voices studies explained.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 28, 2025

How can a company ensure that its top executives continue to thrive?

Effective leaders never stop learning and growing — especially considering the fast-changing business landscape, write three experts.

By Sandy Torchia, Maureen Davenport and Pete Steinberg • Jan. 28, 2025

How to help workers amid wildfires and recovery

“Think about it from Maslow’s hierarchy” and lead with empathy, said Karishma Patel-Buford, chief people officer at Spring Health.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 27, 2025

SMB leaders confident amid flurry of workplace changes, index says

Notably, close to 2 in 3 CEOs surveyed said they expect their total number of employees to increase in 2025.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 27, 2025

Potential leadership crisis looms in 2025 as burnout increases

Leaders are facing more stress, and employees are more distrustful of their managers amid ongoing change, DDI says. 

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 24, 2025

1 in 8 companies say they plan to weaken DEI commitments in 2025

More than half of managers said DEI initiatives were implemented primarily for public relations purposes, Resume.org found.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 24, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Financial stress plagues inflation-struck workers

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers looking for better paying jobs and those hit by a rising cost of living.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 23, 2025

Businesses would be required to report AI-related WARN layoffs under New York proposal

Workers affected would be able to access training programs offered by the NY Department of Labor.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2025

Rethinking impostor syndrome may help worker insecurities

Four myths about imposter syndrome hinder managers’ understanding of its effects on the workplace. 

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 23, 2025

Better pay to drive more than half of workers to look for new jobs in 2025, report says

Yet most workers say they are satisfied with their jobs, Bartech Staffing found.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 22, 2025

Employee feelings of respect at work drop to record low

Managers can build respect, engagement and well-being by communicating with team members frequently and meaningfully, Gallup said.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 22, 2025

Keep leadership training specific to company needs, McLean advises

Studies show that a lack of communication skills and change readiness is keeping leaders from reaching their potential.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 21, 2025

Nearly half of managers predict layoffs in 2025

Companies may also consider cutting costs by reducing salaries, benefits, bonuses and office space.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 21, 2025

Trump eliminates remote work for feds, institutes hiring freeze

On top of the freeze, Trump directed OMB to submit a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 21, 2025

FTC guidance warns of criminal charges for sharing pay algorithms

The week before the Biden administration sunsets, DOJ and FTC issued guidance around a number of key issues, including noncompete agreements and training reimbursement.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 17, 2025

Treat AI as a new kind of talent to realize productivity gains

Think of artificial intelligence as an intern for every employee, suggests West Monroe’s Steven Kirz. 

By Steven Kirz • Jan. 17, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers are checked out

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how workers are faring with inflation and stats on how the job search is going.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 16, 2025