‘Stark divide’ emerging in pay for in-demand roles versus stagnating jobs
January 23, 2026Artificial intelligence-related skills are driving compensation growth, according to Aquent’s 2026 Salary Guide.Source: www.hrdive.com
This week in 5 numbers: Less than half of workers say they want a traditional career path
January 22, 2026Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how much time employees lose correcting artificial intelligence-driven mistakes. Source: www.hrdive.com
Millennial loyalty hinges on ‘career path clarity,’ research suggests
January 22, 2026Employers that want to retain experienced, mid-career talent must provide opportunities for long-term growth, according to a General Assembly report. Source: www.hrdive.com
Tech hiring intentions are down despite demand for tech-oriented skills, report says
January 21, 2026“What we’re seeing is a move from broad, volume hiring to precision hiring,” Kye Mitchell, president of Experis U.S., said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Is the traditional career ladder broken?
January 20, 2026Some workers are rejecting the career ladder in favor of “portfolio careers,” Randstad said. Source: www.hrdive.com
In a major shift, most workers say they would not quit over mandatory RTO
January 20, 2026Amid a tight job market, employees are more resigned to accepting less flexible working arrangements, according to a MyPerfectResume survey. Source: www.hrdive.com
Human touch vs. AI: Navigating the new hiring landscape
January 20, 2026Job 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
‘No Other Choice’ reflects the job market right now, data shows
January 16, 2026The 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
January 15, 2026Only 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
Companies are hiring faster from a deeper talent pool
January 14, 2026Three-month retention rates have dropped, but full-year retention rates have nearly doubled, according to new data from Employ. Source: www.hrdive.com