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

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A deep dive on mental health at work

Employees and employers are focused on mental health at work — perhaps more than ever before.

By HR Dive staff

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

95% of workers say paychecks fail to keep up with cost of living spikes

To cope, some are looking for higher paying jobs, and others are taking on second jobs or part-time work, Monster’s 2025 Work Watch Report found.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 16, 2025

Employers face ‘skills mismatch’ between job seekers and company needs, LinkedIn finds

HR leaders can help close the gap by leading the charge on upskilling and reskilling, LinkedIn’s head of global talent acquisition told HR Dive.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 16, 2025

‘Inappropriate’ micromanaging: Apple pushes back on anti-DEI proposal

In a proxy filing ahead of the annual 2025 shareholders meeting, a conservative think tank asked Apple to cut back on DEI.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 15, 2025

US job seekers report mixed views about 2025 labor market

One of the top barriers to employment includes a lack of hard skills, soft skills and communication skills, job seekers say.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 15, 2025

US employee engagement falls to 10-year low

Less than a third of managers and employees alike are engaged at work, Gallup says.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 14, 2025

Amazon to focus on inclusion, internal memo indicates

The changes outlined in the memo are vague, but Amazon has taken its previously strong commitments to Black and LGBTQ+ people off of its policy page.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 14, 2025

In a historic move, SEIU rejoins AFL-CIO

Both organizations’ presidents gave remarks at a civil rights conference named for Martin Luther King Jr., in the weeks before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 13, 2025

RTO has mixed results for employee morale, survey shows

Many organizations aren’t sure about the effects that RTO policies have had on recruitment and retention, Pearl Meyer says.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 13, 2025

Will 2025 bring a ‘soft landing’ for the job market?

A strong jobs report in December could signal tailwinds — or a seasonal one-off.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 10, 2025

Despite AI growth, most HR leaders aren’t focused on reskilling workers

At the same time, HR pros are experimenting with AI pilot programs and use cases for human capital management, The Conference Board says.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 10, 2025

Why mentorship matters

Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.

By Ratan Lal • Jan. 10, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers see minimal annual leave as a red flag

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including stats on which artificial intelligence skills are growing in demand and which are not.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 9, 2025

Manager burnout may hit hard in 2025

Managers are the backbone of any company, and their well-being affects productivity, employee satisfaction and business success, Top Workplaces said.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 9, 2025

Although employers want tech expertise, ‘communication’ remains most in-demand skill, analysis shows

Specific technical skills and broad soft skills are driving workforce demand in 2025, Aura Intelligence says.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 9, 2025

JPMorgan Chase reportedly joins the 5-days-a-week RTO wave

Like many other major companies, especially those in finance, JPMorgan is making the push for more in-person work.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 8, 2025

Job seekers name their biggest ‘icks’ in job ads

Hustle culture and a lack of salary information may turn away potential job candidates, StandOut CV says.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 8, 2025

McDonald’s cools on DEI, shifts to ‘global inclusion’

The change in strategy comes as a result of work done last year, McDonald’s said, including a “comprehensive Civil Rights Audit.”

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 7, 2025

Demand for AI-related skills skyrockets, though perhaps in unexpected ways

Rather than platform-specific skills, foundational AI knowledge appears increasingly popular, O’Reilly said.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 7, 2025

In 2025, hiring will be shaped by technology — for better or worse

Despite inflation concerns and a potentially softening economy, hiring is still expected in the new year, but with a few long-developing twists.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 7, 2025