CEOs eye AI adoption as primary 2026 goal with job cuts expected to continue

The tech will reduce head count, but an array of uncertainties have made it difficult for executives to plan for the year ahead, a SHRM official told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 8, 2025

Making people analytics more intelligent: New future of work research shines spotlight on AI-driven insights

HR has the potential to reshape the future of work. A new report explores the possibilities that lie ahead and how to realize them.

Dec. 8, 2025

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State laws regulating AI take effect in the new year. Here’s what HR needs to know.

Employers will have to wrestle with tension between federal policy and state legislation.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 5, 2025

The wage divide is growing — and AI may be the culprit

The data runs “contrary to narratives that AI is mostly impacting high-earning, white-collar jobs,” Revelio experts wrote.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 4, 2025

Talent development pros want more training, too, research shows

Data analysis skills, in particular, could help learning leaders improve evidence-based decision-making, ATD says.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 4, 2025

Fear of AI-driven job displacement nearly doubles in a year: KPMG

The finding comes as two U.S. senators are pushing legislation that would require some AI-related layoffs to be reported to the Labor Department.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 2, 2025

As major firms green-light AI for performance reviews, should others follow suit?

Artificial intelligence promises efficiency and data-driven insights, but it could also subject employers to bias claims and compliance obligations, sources say.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 2, 2025

Making people analytics more intelligent: 6 questions that are top of mind for HR and talent leaders

HR and talent leaders are deep in evaluating the must-haves, nice-to-haves and the art of what’s possible for AI-powered people analytics. Here are answers to some of their top questions.

Dec. 1, 2025

The one thing that makes workers excited about AI, according to researchers

An Edelman survey found workers in China and Brazil feel very differently about the technology than those in the U.S., U.K. and Germany.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 25, 2025

AI use is ‘happening in silence’ amid lack of training, survey finds

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. workers say their organizations encourage them to use AI at work, yet a third of those workers don’t receive training.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 25, 2025

US workers report a ‘major AI trust gap’ that affects their view of companies

Half of workers said they prefer humans to review job applications, evaluate work performance and make decisions that affect careers, SHL survey results said.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 21, 2025

Human recruiters ‘perfectly willing to accept’ AI’s biases, researcher says

A University of Washington study found that participants generally followed the hiring recommendations of biased large language models.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2025

Making people analytics more intelligent: How to build the business case for AI-powered people insights

With the right people analytics tools, your organization can improve people decisions in HR and beyond. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can build a strong business case.

Nov. 10, 2025

Researchers warn of flaws that allow manipulation of Microsoft Teams messages

A report by Check Point shows hackers could forge identities and alter messages.

By David Jones • Nov. 4, 2025

Beyond the C-Suite: Leadership development across managerial levels

Which leadership skills matter most at each managerial level and why? Find out.

Nov. 3, 2025

Making people analytics more intelligent: How technology empowers HR analysts to answer advanced analytics questions

Improvements in technology have freed HR analysts to take on a more strategic role — one where they can enhance people decisions throughout the business.

Nov. 3, 2025

More job posts mention AI — but some lack clear context, Indeed data shows

Now is a good time for employers to experiment and provide training to workers on AI use, an Indeed economist said.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 31, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Hybrid work is upping traffic congestion

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many businesses plan to increase hiring next year.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 30, 2025

AI can help workplace investigations but needs human oversight, attorney says

Among other risks, AI may not be able to identify a red flag or a red herring in a statement or piece of evidence, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore’s Leighton Henderson told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 20, 2025

Are leaders leaving employees behind in the AI boom?

Two separate reports speak to worker optimism about the technology but also concern that employers aren’t listening to their input regarding AI adoption.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 20, 2025

The role of HR in the AI age: Expectations, guardrails and employee impact

HR professionals play leading roles in managing their organizations' AI adoption. By becoming strategic partners to senior leaders during this implementation phase, confirm HR’s seat at the decision-making table.

Oct. 20, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: For some workers, a cavity is better than talking politics

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many employers are advertising training opportunities to potential candidates.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 16, 2025

Citi rolls out AI prompt training requirement to most staff

While a growing share of employers have implemented artificial intelligence at work, comparatively few offer training at the contributor level, according to a recent survey.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 15, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: EEOC records lowest litigation rate in a decade

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many employers report disciplining workers over social media posts.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 9, 2025

Countdown is on for employers to comply with California’s ‘stringent’ AI regulations

The rules will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, and will likely be the most restrictive in the country, Littler attorneys say.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 7, 2025