Numerous workforce development policies could strengthen talent pipelines and bolster nationwide resilience, according to a Dec. 11 report from JPMorganChase. In particular, workforce shortages have increased in sectors critical to U.S. interests, such as manufacturing, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. “America’s ...
Employers and workers alike are expected to face a healthcare ‘affordability crunch” in 2026, Mercer warned in a November report. Costs are projected to climb 6.7% next year, making the average cost per worker for employer-sponsored health insurance $18,500, Mercer ...
Dive Brief: Employees across generations agree their organizations can’t manage change, but there are stark differences in how the generations experience transformation, according to a Dec. 10 report from Eagle Hill Consulting. Notably, only 25% of the 1,448 full- and ...
Most CEOs in a recent SHRM survey, 75%, expect to see further workforce reductions or layoffs in the broader economy next year, reflective of economic and technological uncertainties over the short term, the HR organization said Thursday. Artificial intelligence adoption ...
Another year means another time in which many in the HR space turn towards California, which has a reputation for extensive employment laws and regulations not seen in other states. “Everybody knows California tends to have these new laws that ...
Like just about everything else in HR, L&D is facing changes, especially technological ones. The force behind that evolution? AI, of course. AI is challenging L&D professionals to realize their potential as strategists, all while they must also make sure ...
Dive Brief: Coursera is acquiring fellow MOOC provider Udemy to create an online education and upskilling giant valued at $2.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday. The combined company is poised to generate $1.5 billion in annual revenue and eliminate some ...
To retire comfortably, 48% of U.S. workers say they’ll need at least $1 million in savings, up from 37% in 2024, and only 27% expect to actually reach that goal, according to a Dec. 15 report from Betterment at Work, ...
The HR industry has consistently identified employee feedback as essential to improving productivity, engagement and performance. In one recent example, Gartner executive Mark Whittle said in October that CHROs should make creating a culture of “open feedback” one of their ...
Almost half of U.S. workers now report using artificial intelligence tools at work at least a few times per year, which steadily increased throughout 2025, according to a Dec. 14 report from Gallup. At the same time, workers don’t always ...