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‘Vacationmaxxing’ may not be for everyone

‘Vacationmaxxing’ may not be for everyone

The trend of “vacationmaxxing”—using all allotted paid time off—hasn’t taken hold for most U.S. workers: fewer than 40% report using all their vacation days. That gap points to organizational or personal barriers to fully taking leave, with potential implications for employee wellbeing and retention

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
02 Jul 2026
Labor market remains in ‘slack water’ state, economist says

Labor market remains in ‘slack water’ state, economist says

An economist describes the labor market as in a "slack water" state after a lackluster June jobs report, signaling continued stagnation in hiring and growth. Experts warn it wouldn’t take much for the data to slip into negative territory, leaving employment outlook fragile.

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
02 Jul 2026
Tech accounts for nearly a third of US layoffs in the first half of 2026, Challenger finds

Tech accounts for nearly a third of US layoffs in the first half of 2026, Challenger finds

A Challenger report finds tech made up nearly one-third of U.S. layoffs in the first half of 2026, as sector job cuts jumped 83% year-over-year from January through June. The firm attributes much of the surge to AI-driven restructuring and automation prompting companies to reevaluate roles and headc

HR Dive by Alexei Alexis
02 Jul 2026
Rising ‘bring your own AI’ trend can spell trouble for employers, expert warns

Rising ‘bring your own AI’ trend can spell trouble for employers, expert warns

As employees increasingly adopt personal AI tools, employers face growing risks without clear oversight. Career expert Keith Spencer warns that unmanaged "bring your own AI" practices can produce accuracy errors and compliance breaches, underscoring the need for policies and governance.

HR Dive by Laurel Kalser
02 Jul 2026
AI, humanity and HR’s ‘extinction’ threat: 10 stories from SHRM26

AI, humanity and HR’s ‘extinction’ threat: 10 stories from SHRM26

At SHRM26 in Orlando, speakers warned that rapid AI adoption could threaten HR’s traditional roles and called for urgent action to preserve humanity in the workplace. This roundup of 10 stories highlights key themes—ethical AI use, reskilling and workforce strategy, and leadership approaches that ba

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
01 Jul 2026
This week in 5 numbers: Republicans have more Democratic co-workers

This week in 5 numbers: Republicans have more Democratic co-workers

This "5 numbers" roundup highlights five key data points from the week, including a notable shift where Republicans now report having more Democratic co-workers. It also covers major developments such as the Supreme Court ruling that struck down a 91-year‑old precedent, alongside three other consequ

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
01 Jul 2026
EEOC: Paycom told worker with anaphylactic allergy ‘to wear a mask and carry an EpiPen’

EEOC: Paycom told worker with anaphylactic allergy ‘to wear a mask and carry an EpiPen’

The EEOC alleges Paycom refused to provide a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a severe anaphylactic allergy, instead telling her to wear a mask and carry an EpiPen. In a lawsuit, the agency says that failure amounted to “reckless indifference” to the worker’s federally protected rights.

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
01 Jul 2026
EEOC rescinds affirmative action guidelines

EEOC rescinds affirmative action guidelines

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has rescinded its prior interpretation of affirmative action guidelines, concluding those guidelines ran afoul of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Announced as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the change may prompt employers to review diversity an

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
01 Jul 2026
What happens when candidates overuse AI — and what recruiters can do

What happens when candidates overuse AI — and what recruiters can do

When candidates overuse AI, it can obscure true abilities and create hiring mismatches, turning recruiting into “a battle between AI and AI.” Recruiters can respond by updating screening processes — using live assessments, deeper behavioral and technical interviews, validated work samples, and clear

HR Dive by Jen A. Miller
01 Jul 2026
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