About 1 in 8 US workers could be displaced due to automation

Roughly half of all jobs face a slight or moderate risk of automation in the near future, SHRM said.

By Carolyn Crist • May 8, 2025

Why Lyft’s CEO regularly spends time as a driver

Lyft CEO David Risher often picks up riders and speaks with drivers to see where the experience may be falling short.

By Bryan Wassel • May 8, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Application process should take less than 30 minutes, US workers say

More than one-third of respondents said they left a job within 90 days because of a “mismatch” between what they were told during the interview process and the reality of the role, Employ reported.

By Laurel Kalser • May 8, 2025

Tailored HR programs can help hourly employees, report finds

“HR leaders must be willing to challenge legacy thinking that hourly programs are too complex or not worth the investment,” a McLean executive said.

By Carolyn Crist • May 7, 2025

Burnout at highest rate in nearly a decade, Glassdoor says

Mention of burnout by employee reviewers on the site is connected with 26% lower ratings for employers on average. 

By Caroline Colvin • May 7, 2025

How mentorship helps Asian American women ‘rewrite the code’ at work

The challenges of being a woman at work can be compounded for women of color, especially in a male-dominated field.

By Caroline Colvin • May 7, 2025

Employers don’t understand workers’ generative AI training needs, report says

IT decision-makers said limited training budgets also hinder upskilling efforts.

By Kathryn Moody • May 6, 2025

Kohl’s CEO fired over conflicts of interest

Ashley Buchanan, who only took the post in January, was terminated for cause following an investigation into vendor transactions, the department store said.

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2025

Employee mobility remains critical for addressing talent gaps, report indicates

Evolved mobility programs contribute to greater revenue growth and better talent attraction and retention, EY says.

By Carolyn Crist • May 6, 2025

Front-line workers say they are stressed about US trade policy changes

Just over half of workers surveyed by UKG said they’ve experienced noticeable changes at work due to tariffs.

By Carolyn Crist • May 5, 2025

RTO is going poorly. How can HR smooth the process?

Organizations need to start with the basics — like access cards and working internet — to make sure employees have a good experience, experts said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 5, 2025

April jobs report remains strong — but economists see Trump impact looming

“So far in 2025, the market has been marked by a low firing, low hiring trend that can’t last forever,” one economist said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 2, 2025

Job seeker says Paycom background check included twin brother’s charges

A job candidate — Rodney — said he lost out on a role at a manufacturing company because of charges belonging to his twin brother, Rod.

By Kate Tornone • May 2, 2025

National family leave bill gets fresh face, bipartisan support

Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Stephanie Bice introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act, which seeks to streamline interstate approaches to family leave.

By Caroline Colvin • May 1, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: AI may fuel mistakes at work

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of workers who have layoff anxiety.

By Ginger Christ • May 1, 2025

AI can enable fake job applicants. How do recruiters protect themselves?

Some hiring managers are fighting fire with fire and using AI to sort out who might be using the technology for less scrupulous reasons.

By Jen A. Miller • May 1, 2025

Middle managers are feeling the brunt of layoff anxiety, Perceptyx says

“The numbers in the study look like ones we’ve seen in other recent downturns, except this time, anxiety is more concentrated in the middle,” the platform’s senior director said.

By Laurel Kalser • May 1, 2025

How Lush employees led the brand to create sensory-friendly spaces

At 25 pilot shops, staff have been trained to meet the needs of customers with sensory disabilities.

By Caroline Colvin • April 30, 2025

Big banks ramp up AI hiring as gains materialize

“AI roles may be the only safe jobs in banking right now,” one executive said.

By Matt Ashare • April 30, 2025

Federal workers are flooding the talent market. What does that mean for recruiting?

One economist offered ways to make employers an “obvious” standout for this talent pool.

By Caroline Colvin • April 30, 2025

5 HR pros on the move in April

From Hyatt Hotels Corp. to Caterpillar Inc., some of the country’s largest companies announced changes to their human resources leadership slate.

By Ginger Christ • April 29, 2025

More than half of leaders who laid off workers due to AI admit to screwing up

Employers’ zeal for replacing humans with tech has run up against a lack of guardrails, training and clear policies around its usage.

By Emilie Shumway • April 29, 2025

Job seekers say they may not apply to companies that use generative AI in hiring

The vast majority of those surveyed said meeting with a human matters, because AI cannot vet for soft skills such as attitude.

By Carolyn Crist • April 29, 2025

Companies tend to hire based on vibes, not skills, study shows

Textio found that candidates who received an offer were 12 times more likely to be described as having a “great personality” than those who were rejected.

By Carolyn Crist • April 29, 2025

‘I can’t find any help’: Employers scramble to solve worker shortages caused by immigration crackdowns

President Donald Trump recently said the government would seek to let some undocumented persons return to the country “if they’re good,” but he was scant on details.

By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2025