Many employees with side hustles see them as insurance policies, Glassdoor says

Two-thirds of workers cited an income boost as their main motivation for engaging in a side hustle, followed by a career pivot, passion project or skill building.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 4, 2025

Employees may feel empowered at work but still not take action, report finds

Empowerment doesn’t need to be “earned” over time — rather, it’s an extension of collaboration and cohesion in the workplace, Wiley researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 4, 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

Is the workforce ready to revive US manufacturing?

A retired executive says revitalizing the country’s manufacturing shouldn’t be romanticized but can offer rewarding careers.

By Don Brock • Aug. 1, 2025

Jobs report ‘officially ripped the mask off the market’

“The increasing concentration of jobs in certain sectors and an outright contraction of jobs in many others does not bode well,” according to an Indeed economist.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 1, 2025

Judge orders Workday to supply an exhaustive list of employers that enabled AI hiring tech

Workday cannot narrow the collective to exclude individuals ranked or sorted using the HiredScore artificial intelligence product, which it did not develop.

By Caroline Colvin • July 31, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: AI is coming for entry-level jobs

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much income growth formerly incarcerated people saw after participating in a workforce reentry program.

By Ginger Christ • July 31, 2025

Study: Colorado second-chance hiring program shows ‘encouraging’ results for workers

Participants in a reentry program for formerly incarcerated people experienced upward earnings growth six months after enrollment, University of Denver researchers said.

By Ryan Golden • July 31, 2025

Anxiety about AI drives Gen Z career pivot to blue-collar work, survey finds

“I call this shift the ‘AIxiety Pivot’ — a growing movement of professionals who are proactively changing course because of AI-related fears and instability,” a career expert at Zety said.

By Emilie Shumway • July 31, 2025

Fortune 500 companies didn’t live up to DEI pledges, law firm says

Women of color have suffered, getting stuck largely in entry-level roles, according to Shegerian Conniff. Here’s how HR can fill in the gaps.

By Caroline Colvin • July 30, 2025

Employees likely to stay in their roles during next six months, report finds

Worker optimism about the job market dropped sharply, marking the steepest decline since 2023 and hitting a record low.

By Carolyn Crist • July 30, 2025

3 sticky AI situations that will soon crop up at work, per an attorney

Society may be just beginning to open Pandora’s box when it comes to the use of AI at work.

By Emilie Shumway • July 29, 2025

SHRM: Apprenticeships, internships and job rotations can close skill gaps

More than a third of HR professionals said they’re addressing hiring challenges by training existing employees to fill critical roles.

By Carolyn Crist • July 29, 2025

BarkBox maker wants a dog on staff — for $50K a year

At Bark, HR is tasked with fetching canine candidates for a new top dog role on its executive team.

By Ginger Christ • July 29, 2025

Employees brace for AI-driven change: survey

Nearly half of workers are taking steps to safeguard their financial and professional futures as concerns swirl, according to a Gusto survey. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 29, 2025

AI adoption may heighten workplace isolation, survey shows

“AI is transforming the way we work and increasing automation, but it’s connection, creativity and culture that remain at the heart of thriving organizations,” a Moo executive said.

By Carolyn Crist • July 29, 2025

Hiring confidence shifts as US employers become more cautious

“These numbers tell a story of employers recalibrating,” said Bob Funk, Jr., CEO, president and chairman of Express Employment International.

By Carolyn Crist • July 28, 2025

How hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities mutually benefits hotels, employees

Employers should consider offering job coaches who provide on-the-job training and support and facilitate communication between staff and supervisors, researchers found.

By Noelle Mateer • July 28, 2025

1 in 5 companies say they’ve slashed DEI since Trump’s election

Half of the companies that have eliminated DEI say morale is down, and 1 in 5 say they’ve seen an increase in reports of discrimination and bias.

By Ginger Christ • July 28, 2025

TD to require execs in office 4 days a week in October

Nonexecutive employees will follow in November, the bank said, subject to space availability. With the move, Canada’s four largest lenders have instituted 4-day in-office requirements this fall.

By Dan Ennis • July 25, 2025

HR professionals are confident about managing change — but past efforts haunt them

“Intentional, inclusive strategies can dramatically improve the odds of successful change adoption — and the confidence that comes with it,” a researcher at The Conference Board said.

By Carolyn Crist • July 25, 2025

US wage growth outpaces inflation, especially in certain sectors, report finds

HR teams may need to consider this gap to remain competitive in talent acquisition and retention.

By Carolyn Crist • July 25, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: The last time the federal minimum wage was raised

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of workers who hide when they take mental health days.

By Ginger Christ • July 24, 2025

Job candidates distort skills if they believe AI is assessing them, report finds

Research showing that people strategically adjust their behavior in line with what they think AI prioritizes could have significant implications for the hiring process.

By Laurel Kalser • July 24, 2025

With the hidden costs of sick days, workers say they lie about taking time off

A culture of secrecy around mental health at work can lead workers to exaggerate physical symptoms to justify taking time off, a recent report found.

By Carolyn Crist • July 24, 2025

1 in 2 graduates believe their college major didn’t prepare them for today’s market

Respondents said they felt unprepared in numerous ways, especially finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances.

By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2025