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There are three skilled trade job openings for every qualified worker

There are three skilled trade job openings for every qualified worker

A Lightcast report finds there are three skilled trade job openings for every qualified worker, with retirements and rising demand further tightening the labor supply. Employers face growing competition to fill roles, underscoring the need for stronger recruitment, training and retention strategies.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
28 Aug 2026
Why HR departments run with AI agents will still require humans

Why HR departments run with AI agents will still require humans

Despite sensational headlines, companies aren’t dismantling HR departments even as they adopt AI, experts told HR Dive. AI agents may augment HR work, but human professionals remain necessary to manage people, judgment calls and organizational priorities.

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
28 Aug 2026
This week in 5 numbers: Healthcare costs per employee could exceed $19K next year

This week in 5 numbers: Healthcare costs per employee could exceed $19K next year

This week’s five-number roundup spotlights projected employer healthcare spending — costs per employee could top $19,000 next year — along with other notable figures, including The New York Times’ request for extra time for the EEOC to fulfill a records request. The brief captures key data points re

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
27 Aug 2026
DOL, other agencies address questions about wellness program surcharges

DOL, other agencies address questions about wellness program surcharges

Federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, are reexamining guidance on wellness program surcharges as legal interpretations shift. An attorney told HR Dive that aspects of ERISA once considered settled are now being challenged, prompting renewed agency attention.

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
27 Aug 2026
Report: Redefining the HR Operating Model

Report: Redefining the HR Operating Model

Corporate Research Forum's report "Redefining the HR Operating Model" examines why organisations must rethink HR structures, capabilities and ways of working to better support strategic goals and changing workforce needs. It provides a practical framework and recommendations to help leaders redesign

Corporate Research Forum by Khan Ash
27 Aug 2026
Employers at an ‘inflection point’ as health costs near double-digit increases

Employers at an ‘inflection point’ as health costs near double-digit increases

Employers are at an inflection point as projected health benefit costs approach double-digit increases, putting pressure on budgets and benefit strategies. However, the Business Group on Health's president and CEO warns that many organizations won’t be able to implement drastic cost-cutting measures

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
27 Aug 2026
Black CFO representation falls 25% from 2021 peak as diversity levels off

Black CFO representation falls 25% from 2021 peak as diversity levels off

Representation of Black CFOs in Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies has declined 25% from its 2021 peak, dropping to 15 this year, according to Crist Kolder Associates. The small pullback suggests progress in C-suite racial diversity has stalled, highlighting ongoing challenges in advancing equity in

HR Dive by Maura Webber Sadovi
27 Aug 2026
District HR leaders: Keep humans in decision-making as AI’s presence grows

District HR leaders: Keep humans in decision-making as AI’s presence grows

As artificial intelligence spreads through school districts, HR leaders caution that human judgment must remain central to personnel decisions even as districts adopt AI tools. They see AI as a way to streamline administrative tasks and improve efficiency, but emphasize preserving human oversight in

HR Dive by Anna Merod
27 Aug 2026
Hiring managers say they trust AI — but actively manage issues with it

Hiring managers say they trust AI — but actively manage issues with it

A new study finds hiring managers generally trust AI tools to handle a tripling in applicant volume, relying on automation to screen and manage the influx. However, they actively oversee and correct AI outputs, because automation has limits and human judgment is still needed to address errors, bias,

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
27 Aug 2026
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