Employees say compliance training is ‘disconnected’ from real life

When compliance training reflects real workplace scenarios, it helps employees recognize misconduct and feel more comfortable speaking up, one expert said.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 3, 2026

Lawsuit alleges Cornell ‘brazenly’ refused to consider White candidates for faculty job

The university allowed DEI administrators to create an interview list consisting entirely of “minority” candidates, the complaint alleged.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 3, 2026

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 and transparent communication — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Turnover costs exceed $45K per worker, report finds

Close to a third of employers attributed higher potential turnover rates to better pay and benefits offered elsewhere, according to a report from Express Employment Professionals.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 3, 2026

5 minutes with Booking Holdings’ CHRO

Paulo Pisano’s best piece of advice? “Try not to do everything at once.”

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 2, 2026

Sociable: LinkedIn outlines measures to combat scam job listings

Scammers are posing as recruiters to lure people into giving them their information as more workers seek new opportunities in 2026. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Feb. 2, 2026

Week in review: Recruiters are prioritizing precision in 2026

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from missed hiring goals to Amazon’s job cuts.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 2, 2026

Amazon cuts 16K jobs citing ongoing culture shift

The company tied the cuts back to the reorganization push that drove 14,000 layoffs in October. 

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 30, 2026

Workers say they only get between 2 and 3 hours of daily focus time

Report data from Hubstaff found that the average person is in twice as many meetings per year compared to two years ago.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 30, 2026

HR leaders say they’re optimistic despite anticipating more change in 2026

Top challenges in the coming year include organizational culture improvement and employee engagement, according to a new study from Wiley.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 30, 2026

Share your perspective in our 2026 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 30, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Time-to-hire was up in 2025

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many leaders say they feel prepared to guide change at their companies. 

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2026

6 or more days of PTO can reduce turnover, study shows

A new study shows sufficient PTO can prevent workers from quitting, right when employers say they’re investing in leave.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 29, 2026

Job seekers optimize resumes amid ATS ‘anxiety’

Applicants are not convinced the hiring system works in their favor and say they’re fighting to survive the screening process, according to Monster.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 29, 2026

HR professionals say they still don’t trust AI to make workforce decisions

As adoption increases, the trust gap remains a sticking point for HR processes in particular, various reports have indicated.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 29, 2026

FTC hearing offers much hate for noncompetes, but a ban isn’t on the table

The agency’s Republican chair said the commission seeks “education through enforcement” rather than the blanket ban pursued by Democrats.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 28, 2026

The worker engagement downward spiral continues

Since 2020, an estimated 8 million fewer workers were actively engaged, Gallup found.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 28, 2026

2026’s DEI priority? Making talent programs scrutiny-proof

HR can improve opportunities for all without making illegal promises or instituting policies that won’t age well when the pendulum swings back, DEI advocates said.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 28, 2026

Few executives demonstrate the ability to navigate change

Top-level leaders struggle with empathy, influence and engagement, according to a report from DDI.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 28, 2026

Why does it take so long to hire technical talent?

A constantly shifting skills landscape has made hiring tech talent a long-term problem, but employers can do more than simply “post and pray,” experts said.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 28, 2026

5 minutes with New York Life’s CHRO

A former securities regulator, Joanne Rodgers is ready for a new challenge: artificial intelligence.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 27, 2026

5 hiring trends recruiters can expect in 2026

The job market may favor employers at the moment, but that doesn’t mean recruitment has gotten easier, one expert told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 27, 2026

90% of US companies say they missed their hiring goals in 2025

The hiring market is under “unprecedented strain,” increasing time-to-hire, according to a report from GoodTime.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 27, 2026

‘Fear’ and ‘chaos’ threaten employers’ 2026 immigration plans

Even the attorneys to whom HR departments look for guidance are vexed by the Trump administration’s enforcement plan — which is expected to escalate.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2026

Week in review: The traditional career ladder has collapsed

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the status of RTO acceptance to which jobs are showing the fastest salary growth.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 26, 2026

Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy

Adding more training to artificial intelligence implementation, rather than replacing workers, could help drive the ROI companies have been missing, according to a Pearson report.

By Lara Ewen • Jan. 26, 2026