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Job cuts driven by AI may be underreported, report finds
Only 75 job cuts by U.S.-based employers in the first half of the year were explicitly attributed to AI, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The outplacement firm suspects the number is higher. Alexei Alexis, Reporter The Microsoft logo is seen at an Experience Center on Fifth Avenue on April 3, 2024, in New York City,…
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The supervisor crisis — and why companies should be worried
Without a pipeline of future supervisors, companies may experience a leadership vacuum in coming years, a new report found. By Carolyn Crist Supervisors are quitting, yet nobody wants to step up to take their place, which is leading to burnout, poor workplace culture and empty leadership pipelines, according to a July 9 report from Express Employment Professionals. More…
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TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers
Online influencers are reaching members of Gen Z via the popular social media site. By Keith Loria TikTok may be best associated with the latest dance crazes and viral challenges, but the social media platform with more than 1.5 billion monthly users could be a boon in helping the construction industry find its next generation of…
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How immigration crackdowns, ICE raids will affect recruitment in 2025
A decline in the foreign-born workforce “will keep the potential pool of workers historically tight,” Wells Fargo economists found. Caroline Colvin, Reporter In 2025, there has been no shortage of immigration news. President Donald Trump campaigned on immigration reform and is now seeing through renewed enforcement of immigration laws. For example, on Monday, the Trump…
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Glassdoor and Indeed announce layoffs, reportedly due to AI
The news follows a leadership shuffle at Indeed last month in which the company’s CEO acknowledged a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence moving forward. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The announcement marks another year of job losses for Indeed, where executives slashed 15% of the company’s workforce in 2023 and an additional 8% in 2024.…
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The top 10 reasons employers get sued — and how to prevent them
Neglecting to take federal and organizational policies seriously can lead to companies paying up big time, Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, told a SHRM audience. By Emilie Shumway SHRM25 attendees walk through the convention center on June 30, 2025, in San Diego, Calif. Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, spoke at a session…
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62% of workers left underwhelmed by their benefits, despite rising employer spend
Despite 79% of organizations increasing employee benefits spend in the past 12 months, 62% of workers struggle to see the value of what’s on offer, new Benifex research reveals. New global research from employee benefits and reward platform Benifex uncovers a ‘Values Void’ in current benefits provisions. While more than three-quarters (79%) of employers have increased investment in benefits over…
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How to avoid a war over the return to the office
At a time when conflict is growing over return-to-office mandates, Paul O’Donnell, Managing Director of CMP, considers how HR can defuse tensions and help shape a new ‘normal’ for working practices. More workers are feeling militant, ready to quit – especially women and parents. And the reason isn’t pay or benefits but the growing insistence…
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New study reveals ‘shadow AI’ trend: 54% of workers would use AI without company approval
More than half of employees say they’d use AI tools at work without their company’s authorisation, according to new global research from Boston Consulting Group. The findings highlight rising security risks, with nearly two-thirds of workers also feeling undertrained in how to use AI effectively. Article summary: A new BCG study reveals that 54% of employees…
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The Parent Penalty: Upgrade your maternity and paternity policies or risk losing talent
New research reveals that a third of employers are not adequately supporting new parents. Leadership coach Blaire Palmer urges HR to reassess their parenthood offering or risk losing valuable talent. By Blaire Palmer It’s not new news that recruiting and retaining employees is becoming harder. When the blame isn’t being placed on Gen Zs lacking loyalty, it’s…
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