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    Tech jobs, postings surge at the start of 2025

    Despite the uptick, unemployment rose month over month, a potential sign that technologists restarted their search in the new year, according to CompTIA.

    By Roberto Torres • Feb. 10, 2025
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    CHROs struggle to prevent the exodus of C-suite leaders, report finds

    Less than 1 in 4 C-suite executives surveyed think their CHRO effectively manages tension between C-suite members, Gartner found.

    By Feb. 10, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top trends in total rewards

    Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Column // Other duties as assigned

    A culture of open communication is the antidote to ‘Super Bowl flu’

    How can HR guide an employer through a day of record-high absences without tanking morale?

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    BLS jobs report

    Job market stays sturdy but pay pressure is still on, economists say

    Employers may be especially hesitant to make big moves as they await signals from the new administration, one expert said.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: Remote work grows for the highest earners

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including stats on how honest employees are in engagement surveys and how many workers’ jobs are riddled with busy work.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Forget the company car. Top earners want remote work.

    Competition for the highest paying remote jobs is greatest in the business development, sales and marketing fields, a Ladders report found.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Black workers and workers with disabilities are seeking flexible jobs in record numbers

    More workers want fully remote jobs or “fully flexible hours,” allowing them to choose when their workdays begin and end, according to a Flexa report.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Employee engagement surveys paint a distorted picture, survey finds

    Nearly half of employees say they feel pressured to withhold how they really feel, and some say they rarely or never provide honest answers.

    By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Public company director pay continues to grow amid scrutiny

    Board membership requires increased commitment thanks to a rising risk environment, said Peter Gleason, CEO and president of the National Association of Corporate Directors.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Busy work hounds employees ‘often,’ survey says

    Employees said they were frustrated by inefficiencies, but also that they had no power to change them — speaking to the importance of employer listening.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    Column

    What HR can learn from the Grammys

    Chappell Roan, Alicia Keys and more spoke out on HR issues ranging from benefits to DEI. Reporter Caroline Colvin makes sense of these artists’ awards speeches.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    Circle K franchisee waited 7 months to inform employees of data breach, lawsuit says

    Although Gas Express notified individuals of the attack in January, a lawsuit filed last week says the company discovered the breach in May 2024.

    By Brett Dworski • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Signing bonus use fell but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, Indeed says

    The trend indicates that employer preferences may have shifted toward one-time bonuses over more permanent wage hikes, an Indeed economist said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    It’s not just workplace raids. Mishandled electronic I-9s could be a costly immigration threat for employers under Trump.

    A group of legal experts is sounding the alarm that noncompliant electronic Form I-9 vendors could put unsuspecting employers at risk.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    10 Trump changes HR leaders need to know about

    Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect HR professionals and the U.S. workforce.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    Different flexible schedules for new workers could cause ‘hybrid hierarchy’ in 2025

    Talent acquisition teams offering remote work or favorable hybrid schedules to needed talent may prompt jealousy in the workplace, Korn Ferry said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 3, 2025
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    Meta’s HR changes reflect widely touted aspirational approach to DEI

    Eliminating hard inclusivity goals won’t protect against discrimination complaints but it will help, legal specialists say.

    By Robert Freedman • Feb. 3, 2025
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    Share your thoughts in our 2025 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. 31, 2025
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    Opinion

    Remote work is the new labor battleground

    As remote work continues to evolve, unions will play a central role in shaping its trajectory.

    By Gleb Tsipursky • Jan. 31, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: Taylor Swift and employee bonuses

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including projected savings from federal workers’ “deferred resignations” under a Trump administration offer.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
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    What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market

    While the labor market has cooled off, an aging workforce and changes to immigration will challenge recruiters this year, experts told HR Dive.

    By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Trump administration offers buyouts to federal workers

    An OPM spokesperson confirmed to HR Dive that the administration expects 5% to 10% of federal employees to accept the offer, saving $100 billion.

    By Jan. 29, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Shareholder proposals, executive orders are changing the face of DEI

    With new compliance concerns, mounting shareholder drama and irritated consumers, where does this leave employers in the private-sector landscape?

    By Jan. 29, 2025
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    Taylor Swift and the employee appreciation era

    Not every company can dole out millions of dollars in bonuses, but finding ways to recognize workers can do wonders for retention, a consultant said.

    By Jan. 29, 2025
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    Hiring reached its lowest point in 5 years, report finds

    Hiring declined across all industries, both in the U.S. and worldwide, BambooHR data showed.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 29, 2025