Trump tariffs and immigration policies fuel layoff anxiety, workers report

“If your company isn’t planning mass layoffs, communicate that,” Resume Template’s chief career strategist said.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 28, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: How many remote job postings are there?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many people were affected by a data breach at a third-party employment screening services provider.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 27, 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

How are C-suites reacting to Trump’s DEI orders?

Most are in a holding pattern, a Littler survey showed — but certain initiatives may be on the chopping block.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2025

Job seekers started 2025 with optimism, despite low turnover and stagnant openings

Given low unemployment and low quit rates, the majority of job searches are likely coming from people already employed, an Indeed economist said.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 27, 2025

1 in 3 Americans say they have layoff anxiety

Layoff anxiety is more than double among remote workers than in-office employees, per a survey.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 26, 2025

Don’t get trapped by inaction. Employees plan to ask for more money and new skills — and you should, too.

More than half of workers recently surveyed said they regretted staying at a job too long.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 25, 2025

Employee detachment grows, threatening customer satisfaction

Employee detachment can act as “a ceiling” for customer satisfaction growth, according to Gallup’s Andy Kemp.

By Kristen Doerer • Feb. 25, 2025

Is the workplace less friendly? Employees say they care less about having ‘work besties.’

Respondents told Glassdoor that remote work, higher turnover and layoffs have made it harder to make friends at work.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 24, 2025

4 ways to focus on talent retention, according to The Conference Board

Turnover is costly, the report said, but employers can stem it with the right investments.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 24, 2025

CEO confidence surges to three-year high, Conference Board says

However, leaders voiced concern that the Trump administration’s plan for mass deportations could crimp the supply of labor.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 21, 2025

Workers lacking motivation? Monitoring and incentives aren’t the answer, researchers say

Managers should provide clear directions and feedback to see improved performance and commitment, according to recent data.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 21, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: EEOC secures $1.4M anti-American bias settlement

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what share of workers consider their student loan debt before saying yes to a job offer.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025

Grindr pushes for surrogacy, fertility benefits for LGBTQ+ workers

The company’s CEO hopes Grindr’s example will lead other employers to expand LGBTQ+ inclusive benefits.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025

AI might be able to improve quality of hire — but it hasn’t yet, report shows

A slower job market means more recruiters will focus on the quality of the hire, in reaction to the "quick fills" of 2021 and 2022, LinkedIn said.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 20, 2025

Managers may play a key role in total rewards, study says

A manager’s job is already difficult, and their responsibilities continue to grow, Fidelity noted.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 19, 2025

Students say they lack interest in high-demand industries. Employers can help.

Without intervention, several industries could struggle for talent due to a “frequent mismatch between student aptitudes and interests,” YouScience said.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 18, 2025

Best Buy launches free degrees for full- and part-time workers

The consumer electronics retailer said it will provide immediate access to the program on an employee’s first day of employment.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 18, 2025

There’s nothing sexy about ‘Babygirl’

The viral Nicole Kidman-led film about a CEO’s affair with an intern is now a cult classic. Reporter Caroline Colvin just doesn’t get it.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 13, 2025

Employees seek hope, trust from workplace leaders, Gallup finds

Hope is a powerful motivator; without it, people disengage, lose confidence and become less resilient, the firm said.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 13, 2025

As DOGE gains power, federal workers fight back

President Donald Trump’s Feb. 11 executive order gave DOGE more control over federal hiring, but unions are seeking to stop DOGE from rummaging through DOL data.

By Caroline Colvin • Updated Feb. 13, 2025

Leading with inclusion and belonging feels like defeat

If leaders truly care about DEIB, they must lead in this moment with a level of boldness that matches the magnitude of harm being done, writes Demetria Miles-McDonald.

By Demetria Miles-McDonald • Feb. 12, 2025

Too little, too late? Talent leaders say HR must be invited to the table sooner

Talent managers still struggle to be part of key conversations at the right time, a Randstad Enterprise survey showed.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 12, 2025

No evidence of jobs being entirely automated by AI, analysis shows

Anthropic's assessment of over 4 million user-submitted AI prompts found that most workers used the technology to augment their work, not replace it.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 11, 2025

IT leaders turn to upskilling to close looming skills gap

Artificial intelligence, data and cloud rank highest among in-demand skills, according to Revature data.

By Roberto Torres • Feb. 11, 2025

5 quick answers to employers’ questions on E-Verify, ICE raids

“You can’t stop an ICE agent from perusing your store, but you can stop them from entering your stockroom,” one attorney said — provided that the agent doesn’t have a judicial warrant.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 11, 2025