Worker pessimism, uncertainty and disconnect reach ‘critical levels,’ survey finds

Employees with work-related pessimism experience a more than 60% reduction in productivity, meQuilibrium’s chief science officer said.

By Ginger Christ • June 20, 2025

Fewer job candidates said they received multiple offers, marking softening labor market, report finds

“Even with candidates seeing less opportunity in the market, organizations are still struggling to attract talent, as candidates get more selective about the jobs they pursue,” a Gartner leader said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 20, 2025

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Top 5 stories from HR Dive: Talent

HR Dive Talent’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including the shifting DEI landscape and emerging hiring challenges.

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Half of employees secretly slow down during the summer, Glassdoor reports

Despite economic anxiety and layoffs, disengaged and burned out workers are trying to reclaim some of their time this season, a new poll indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • June 20, 2025

Amazon’s Andy Jassy warns of job cuts due to generative AI

The chief executive officer told employees in a letter to embrace the change the tech presents in order to remain competitive within the company.

By Dani James • June 18, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Nearly 2 in 3 workers plan to seek a second job

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of employees who say their boss understands what they bring to the table.

By Ginger Christ • June 18, 2025

Are employers still sponsoring Pride this year?

Employers have long celebrated in June with corporate-funded banners for ERGs to carry in parades, branded swag for employees and more.

By Caroline Colvin • June 18, 2025

Nearly half of workers say their boss doesn’t understand them, survey shows

Poor management and misunderstanding employees could cost companies their top talent, The Predictive Index says.

By Carolyn Crist • June 18, 2025

Facing economic anxiety, 64% of workers say they plan to get a second job or start a side hustle

“It’s not surprising to see Americans looking for ways to create some breathing room in their budgets,” said the CEO of the American Staffing Association.

By Carolyn Crist • June 18, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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