Week in review: Recruiters are prioritizing precision in 2026
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from missed hiring goals to Amazon’s job cuts. Source: www.hrdive.com
Applicant’s disclosure of armed robbery conviction protected by law, 3rd Circuit says
The applicant sued after he was denied a job based on the conviction, alleging violations of Pennsylvania’s ban-the-box law. Source: www.hrdive.com
Amazon cuts 16K jobs citing ongoing culture shift
The company tied the cuts back to the reorganization push that drove 14,000 layoffs in October. Source: www.hrdive.com
Job seekers optimize resumes amid ATS ‘anxiety’
Applicants are not convinced the hiring system works in their favor and say they’re fighting to survive the screening process, according to Monster. Source: www.hrdive.com
2026’s DEI priority? Making talent programs scrutiny-proof
HR can improve opportunities for all without making illegal promises or instituting policies that won’t age well when the pendulum swings back, DEI advocates said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Why does it take so long to hire technical talent?
A constantly shifting skills landscape has made hiring tech talent a long-term problem, but employers can do more than simply “post and pray,” experts said. Source: www.hrdive.com
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