5 hiring trends recruiters can expect in 2026
The job market may favor employers at the moment, but that doesn’t mean recruitment has gotten easier, one expert told HR Dive. Source: www.hrdive.com
90% of US companies say they missed their hiring goals in 2025
The hiring market is under “unprecedented strain,” increasing time-to-hire, according to a report from GoodTime. Source: www.hrdive.com
Job applicants can’t bring disparate impact age bias claims, Workday argues
The lawsuit against Workday has spotlit the potential dangers for employers in adopting AI-based hiring tools. Source: www.hrdive.com
Week in review: The traditional career ladder has collapsed
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the status of RTO acceptance to which jobs are showing the fastest salary growth. Source: www.hrdive.com
Breaking the job application doom loop
Hiring is burning candidates out – and employers too. It’s time for a reset. Source: www.hrdive.com
Eightfold AI sued for alleged covert candidate ranking
As hiring tools evolve, AI companies need to comply with the legal safeguards provided by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, former EEOC Chair Jenny Yang said. Source: www.hrdive.com
‘Stark divide’ emerging in pay for in-demand roles versus stagnating jobs
Artificial intelligence-related skills are driving compensation growth, according to Aquent’s 2026 Salary Guide. Source: www.hrdive.com
This week in 5 numbers: Less than half of workers say they want a traditional career path
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much time employees lose correcting artificial intelligence-driven mistakes. Source: www.hrdive.com
Millennial loyalty hinges on ‘career path clarity,’ research suggests
Employers that want to retain experienced, mid-career talent must provide opportunities for long-term growth, according to a General Assembly report. Source: www.hrdive.com
Tech hiring intentions are down despite demand for tech-oriented skills, report says
“What we’re seeing is a move from broad, volume hiring to precision hiring,” Kye Mitchell, president of Experis U.S., said. Source: www.hrdive.com