More workers say they will job hunt in early 2026, but competition is tight
Workers most likely to job hunt include tech and healthcare professionals, Generation Z workers and working parents, Robert Half said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Evolving economic conditions — not AI — will drive cautious 2026 hiring
“What we’re seeing is employers responding to the economic signals with a measured and deliberate approach,” ManpowerGroup’s CEO said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Starbucks’ ‘illegal race-based’ DEI at center of Florida AG’s lawsuit
Starbucks said its hiring practices are “inclusive, fair and competitive, and designed to ensure the strongest candidate for every job, every time.” Source: www.hrdive.com
‘Autonomy crisis’ may be leaving workers burned out
Instead of continuing to treat growth opportunities for workers as optional, view them as essential, the University of Phoenix white paper said. Source: www.hrdive.com
AI barriers, complex application processes lead to job search burnout, report finds
Employers can address these challenges by simplifying the hiring process and making it more transparent, LiveCareer says. Source: www.hrdive.com
Health insurance, PTO still king among benefits, Indeed finds
While better pay leads among job seeker desires, “better benefits” — particularly traditional offerings — comes in second. Source: www.hrdive.com
‘No holiday cheer’ for job seekers as BLS reports a near-stall in hiring
Despite a five-month peak in job openings, “almost no one is getting hired right now,” economist Heather Long said. Source: www.hrdive.com
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. Source: www.hrdive.com
Companies likely have ‘lowered their tolerance for change,’ report says
CEO exits are lower compared to November 2024, but job cuts are unusually high for the month, per two Challenger, Gray & Christmas reports. Source: www.hrdive.com
Hiring managers name the top hard skills and soft skills for 2026
Among soft skills, professionalism ranked second — potentially hinting at the younger generation of workers being laid-back, one expert said. Source: www.hrdive.com