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

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

“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

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

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

By 2028, 1 in 4 job candidate profiles worldwide will be fake, according to a Gartner prediction. Source: www.hrdive.com

Multiple fast-food chains have since ceased using the restrictive hiring agreements at issue. Source: www.hrdive.com

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

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

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