Gender gap persists in cybersecurity field despite available opportunities

About half of women surveyed said they don’t feel like they would fit in or be able to be themselves, a Deloitte report said.

This week in 5 numbers: A conflict resolution skills gap

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the past week of HR news — including the share of emerging leaders prepared to tackle conflict at work.

WTW: Employers are focusing on plan designs to manage healthcare costs

Nearly half of the employers surveyed said healthcare costs will exceed budget projections this year, WTW said.

Managers are burning out and likely to quit. Here’s how to reverse that.

To enhance their effectiveness, organizations must prioritize managers’ well-being and help them build resilience, according to a meQuilibrium report. 

Workers don’t feel like they belong — even with greater DEI awareness

The declines in belonging coincide with increases in mental health issues and concerns about workplace toxicity, a new report indicates. 

Generative AI still absent from most employer policies — even as executives fear being sued for using it

In this first edition of HR Dive’s new data series, we take a closer look at how executives view emerging tech and its role in workplace policy.

There are ‘literally zero’ skills where AI could replace a human, Indeed’s chief economist says

Although a labor shortage is coming, employers can set themselves apart by taking a skills-first approach to hiring and investing in upskilling, Indeed data indicated.

California passes fall flurry of laws on paid leave, discrimination and job posts

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several proposals in September’s final days.

How to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ‘view all people as people’

Making disabled and neurodivergent workers feel welcome at work starts with education, one expert said.

Fed governor says ‘impressive’ AI innovation has yet to lift productivity

Lisa Cook highlighted the long-term potential of artificial intelligence to spur economic growth, lift wages and ease price pressures.

Workplace bans on political speech are impractical, attorneys say

Restrictions on talking politics could make workers feel silenced, according to a Duane Morris partner.

Theater company terminated health insurance when workers turned 65, EEOC alleges

New Mexico-based Allen Theatres, Inc. also “mandatorily retired” a 72-year-old worker in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the agency said.

Top HR conferences for 2025

Major issues on the agenda include artificial intelligence in the workplace, skills-based hiring, the ever-evolving employment law landscape and more.

Nearly half of emerging leaders say they struggle to manage workplace conflict

Managers tend to recognize this weakness in themselves, and effective training could help them address concerns and build better teams, DDI says.

Workers have AI confidence — but no training to back it up, survey shows

On top of training concerns, leaders and workers also have vastly different perceptions of AI implementation in their organizations, Multiverse said in its report.

Apprenticeship group urges employers, community colleges to team up

A report calls on stakeholders to let go of assumptions that apprenticeships are only for the trades.

Transgender employee harassed on first day of work and fired the next day, EEOC claims

The lawsuit alleged that owners of a Holiday Inn Express franchise failed to remedy a hostile work environment created by a housekeeping supervisor.

Hobby Lobby to raise starting pay to $19.25 per hour

The arts and crafts retailer has continued opening stores despite inflation's effects on consumer discretionary spending.

Berkeley settles ADA lawsuit over remote attendance for commission members

City representatives approved requests but required commission members’ home addresses be publicly posted and that they allow members of the public into their homes, the complaint alleged.

What to know about college recruiting right now

While some students may prefer to connect with potential employers online, campus events are back in a big way, experts said.

Amazon employees decry 5-day RTO mandate

Some Amazon workers said they’re thinking about looking for a new role elsewhere, though many tech workers believe competitors will follow soon.

Employer settles claim that HR staff required harassment victim to obtain restraining order

A female employee for a Michigan farming business repeatedly attempted to report a male co-worker’s sexual harassment and physical threats, the agency alleged.

JBS accused of abusing immigrant workers at Colorado beef plant

As many as 500 French-speaking immigrants were allegedly subject to human trafficking and forced to pay hundreds of dollars for poor living conditions, job applications and transportation.

Job seekers say they’re less likely to consume a brand after a negative hiring experience

Clear communication can improve the application process for candidates, and AI may be able to assist, an iCIMS report noted.

Talent issues — not technology — make up half of manufacturers’ top challenges

Efforts to recruit, retain and upskill workers present major challenges for manufacturing decision-makers.