Is the traditional career ladder broken?
Some workers are rejecting the career ladder in favor of “portfolio careers,” Randstad said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Human touch vs. AI: Navigating the new hiring landscape
Job seekers are struggling to stand out in an increasingly automated landscape, a senior director of research in the Gartner HR Practice said. Source: www.hrdive.com
In a major shift, most workers say they would not quit over mandatory RTO
Amid a tight job market, employees are more resigned to accepting less flexible working arrangements, according to a MyPerfectResume survey. Source: www.hrdive.com
‘No Other Choice’ reflects the job market right now, data shows
The Park Chan-wook thriller about a man who takes out his job competition may be over-the-top, but it gets to the heart of what job-seekers are going through, data shows. Source: www.hrdive.com
In 2026, workers want tangible job security and professional agility, Adecco finds
Only a third of organizations invest in data needed to understand how employees can transition into new internal roles, according to the report. Source: www.hrdive.com
Recruiters are doing more ‘legwork’ to find candidates, Glassdoor finds
Even as recruiter sourcing increases, online applications led to 1.5 times as many job offers compared to all other sources combined, Glassdoor said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Companies are hiring faster from a deeper talent pool
Three-month retention rates have dropped, but full-year retention rates have nearly doubled, according to new data from Employ. Source: www.hrdive.com
If AI kills the entry-level job, employers may not be ready for what comes next
The technology so far hasn’t eliminated such roles, experts told HR Dive, but it may be creating a massive talent gap that will be difficult to overcome. Source: www.hrdive.com
Employers plan to hire ‘aggressively’ in 2026 — but only for certain roles
More than half of hiring managers also said that layoffs are on the table, particularly in early 2026 as companies rebalance their talent stacks. Source: www.hrdive.com
Salary increases are top of mind for workers amid economic anxiety
Most employees said they planned to stay at their jobs in 2026, but burnout and layoffs have workers concerned, according to a Monster report. Source: www.hrdive.com