December jobs report wraps up a year of uncertainty
“The next phase of the job market will be defined less by headline growth and more by where work is truly needed,” one leader said. Source: www.hrdive.com
This week in 5 numbers: Lonely workers say they miss more work
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of companies who cite a lack of relevant experience among candidates as a major barrier to hiring. Source: www.hrdive.com
2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles
Half of respondents to an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey said that applicants’ lack of relevant experience made hiring challenging. Source: www.hrdive.com
Fraud attacks expected to ramp up in AI ‘perfect storm’
By 2028, 1 in 4 job candidate profiles worldwide will be fake, according to a Gartner prediction. Source: www.hrdive.com
Litigants end McDonald’s no-poach agreement saga after almost a decade
Multiple fast-food chains have since ceased using the restrictive hiring agreements at issue. Source: www.hrdive.com
What the Supreme Court said about employment law in 2025
The justices handed down a verdict that could prove to be one of their most consequential for the discipline in years. Source: www.hrdive.com
10 California employment law changes on tap for 2026
The new year gives Golden State employers plenty to wrap their heads around, from new workplace notice requirements to pay equity and paid leave updates. Source: www.hrdive.com
US Steel refused to accommodate pregnant mine worker, EEOC alleges
The steel manufacturer allegedly placed a pregnant employee on leave and assigned her undesirable jobs outside her role, according to an EEOC lawsuit. Source: www.hrdive.com
Dairy farm stuck Mexican workers with laborer jobs, calling Americans ‘lazy,’ EEOC says
United Pride Dairy allegedly told three Mexican nationals that they would hold professional or management positions upon hiring but instead assigned them laborer positions. Source: www.hrdive.com
NYU launches new certificate aiming to bolster remote work success
The program’s interactive modules focus on productivity, collaboration, leadership and long-term career growth in the remote economy. Source: www.hrdive.com