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
Overcome the commute in the return-to-work era
Commuter benefits, like vanpooling, have the potential to support a wide range of organizational goals like attendance, recruitment, retention and sustainability. Source: www.hrdive.com
San Diego restaurant chain owners settle sexual harassment allegations for $650K
The restaurant operator “engaged in a pattern of hiring teenage girls as young as 16 years old based on their appearance and vulnerability,” according to a 2023 complaint from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Source: www.hrdive.com
The wage divide is growing — and AI may be the culprit
The data runs “contrary to narratives that AI is mostly impacting high-earning, white-collar jobs,” Revelio experts wrote. Source: www.hrdive.com
Seasonal job postings surge, but long-term hiring is uncertain, Indeed finds
Logistics-related roles, such as driving and loading, contributed to the spike, while retail remained essentially flat, according to Indeed’s Hiring Lab. Source: www.hrdive.com