Omaha ICE raid a reminder of E-Verify’s flaws, attorneys say

An agent reportedly called the program “broken.” Sources told HR Dive that’s correct in some respects, and employers should consider self-audits.

By Ryan Golden • June 17, 2025

Connections beat credentials, according to 70% of workers

Workers worry about reaching out because they don’t know who to contact, what to say or whether networking will actually help them.

By Carolyn Crist • June 17, 2025

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

Majority of high schoolers say they don’t feel prepared for post-graduation

In a survey, about half of students said they’ve never had a job or internship, and more than a third said they’ve never gone for a college visit.

By Carolyn Crist • June 17, 2025

Job satisfaction reaches record high — but not for younger workers, survey finds

Only those under 25 reported a decline in satisfaction, suggesting a need for more personalized early-career engagement strategies, a researcher from The Conference Board said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 17, 2025

Starbucks cafes are getting more managers

The cafe chain is launching a full-time assistant manager program, which will be systemwide in 2026, to fill a critical gap in store-level leadership.

By Julie Littman • June 16, 2025

Employee confidence dropped to a new low in May, Glassdoor says

Economic uncertainty and anxiety continue to drive employee confidence down month after month in 2025, a Glassdoor economist explained.

By Carolyn Crist • June 16, 2025

For revolving-door roles, prioritize attraction and onboarding, Indeed suggests

On the other hand, for low-mobility roles HR should prioritize internal development and retention strategies, the firm said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025

Equinox settles ADA claim alleging it denied request to delay interview due to period cramps

The EEOC claimed the fitness chain rejected the candidate, who had endometriosis, despite her qualifications.

By Ryan Golden • June 13, 2025

Unpredictable schedules may drive absenteeism, turnover

The same is true for schedules that workers view as unstable and outside of their control, Gallup found.

By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025

How can hybrid arrangements work? Involve employees in decisions, Cisco says

Employees decried rigid RTO policies, poor communication and inadequate technology, according to a survey.

By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: A third of workplace injuries happen to first-year employees

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many weeks a major bank is letting employees work remotely.

By Ginger Christ • June 12, 2025

1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates

“The time has come to radically rethink how we’re preparing America’s future workforce,” the American Staffing Association’s CEO said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 12, 2025

Payscale’s effort to enforce noncompete agreement against ex-sales leader fails

Noncompetes, while often employed to prevent key talent from going to competitors, have been scrutinized by courts and lawmakers across the U.S.

By Ryan Golden • June 11, 2025

Blood donation now among the reasons Oregon workers can use sick leave

The state also allows workers to donate paid sick leave to other employees.

By Caroline Colvin • June 11, 2025

3 in 5 employers say soft skills are more important than ever

Employers’ skills priorities have shifted in an AI-transformed labor market, balancing technical skills with soft skills, a new report finds.

By Carolyn Crist • June 11, 2025

Skills-first learning, hiring transforms talent pipelines, report shows

“North America’s learners are turning AI hype into measurable progress,” a Coursera leader said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 10, 2025

5 stories on employees’ declining influence in the workplace

Workers no longer have the seemingly unfettered power they enjoyed in previous years and are willing to make concessions to keep their jobs, reports show.

By Ginger Christ • June 10, 2025

‘Earn-and-learn’ programs such as apprenticeships benefit workers and employers, GAO says

Employers cited barriers such as administrative burden and cost, but some federal agencies have launched new initiatives to address these challenges.

By Carolyn Crist • June 10, 2025

Ditched by Trump’s EEOC, job applicant advances bias lawsuit against Sheetz

The agency said it would drop the lawsuit because it no longer aligned with the president’s executive order ending enforcement targeting disparate-impact discrimination.

By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2025

Indeed partners with Udemy to bring upskilling to job seekers

The move is aimed at preparing workers to navigate the era of skills-based hiring.

By Carolyn Crist • June 9, 2025

CHROs, CIOs disagree on the strategic value of talent acquisition

Without stronger alignment among HR teams, CIOs and IT departments, talent strategies could be stalled, a report suggested.

By Carolyn Crist • June 9, 2025

Why every hiring team needs AI agents — and not just a chatbot

TA teams are under pressure to do more with less. Here’s how coordinated AI agents can help.

By Ahryun Moon • June 9, 2025

Identifying resiliency: Hiring tips for jobs in corrections

Hiring managers must consider more than experience and education when assessing a corrections officer candidate. Here’s how to get a broader view of a candidate’s aptitude.

June 9, 2025

Jobs report reflects a ‘steady but cautious’ labor market

Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 last month, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.

By Kate Tornone • June 6, 2025

Employee mental health is deeply intertwined with job conditions, survey finds

Leaders can provide help through better communication and supportive measures for worker needs, a May 2025 report by Inmar Intelligence suggests.

By Laurel Kalser • June 5, 2025