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A Gallup global CHRO roundtable survey reveals that among 102 chief human resources officers, half lack confidence in managers' ability to guide employees in using AI. To address this challenge, 57% of CHROs are providing AI training for managers, and 62% are establishing centers of excellence and internal AI advocates. The survey also found that employee sentiment regarding AI's impact on workplace culture is divided, but clear communication and resource support from managers can promote positive acceptance.
Summer is not over yet, and HR Dive has compiled a summer reading list for HR professionals, featuring fiction and non-fiction works that explore the world of work and the workplace, ranging from a robot with near-human intelligence opening a noodle shop to how direct management empowers employees, with diverse book themes.
ETS commissioned Harris Poll to survey 15,357 American adults in August-September 2025. Results show that the vast majority of workers consider upskilling an 'inevitable choice,' but 68% say they cannot afford the associated costs, and 63% struggle to balance work and study time. 58% of respondents fear falling behind due to insufficient skills, with rates reaching 74% among technology workers and 73% in financial services. The report notes that employers are expected to play a key role in encouraging professional certification goals, but current AI training remains largely at a basic level, insufficient to address AI's profound impact on work patterns.
According to a report released by Zety on Wednesday, about 19% of Gen X employees do not expect to fully retire, and the same proportion plan to work past age 68. Inflation is the main cause, and HR needs to provide support.
This week's HR industry highlights: Former Zillow executive files discrimination lawsuit; Project management company Chaser analyzes Slack data and finds that task requests containing "please" have a late submission rate as high as 38%; Careerminds survey shows that fewer than half of managers believe they are prepared to handle leadership challenges.
As employee expectations rise, 72% of HR leaders report companies struggling to keep pace, per SHRM's 2026 State of the Workplace. The divide between agile and stagnant organizations is widening, with job satisfaction dropping from 91% to 44% in ineffective firms. This article explores how leading HR teams close the chasm through leadership development, scalable upskilling, and operationalized culture, informed by SHRM's CHRO Priorities and Gartner's 2026 CHRO research, and previews SHRM's All Things Work 2026 conference.
Insperity and HR Dive's Studio by Informa TechTarget surveyed 150 HR leaders and 200 C-suite executives, finding broad agreement on HR's purpose but significant misalignment on its practical role, executive support, and strategic impact. Only 14% of executives view HR as a strategic growth partner, while 51% expect HR to propose solutions when performance declines. The survey highlights six critical questions—from defining HR's function to valuing its perspective—that must be aligned to unlock HR's full potential.
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that Union Pacific Railroad Co. lawfully restricted a conductor from train-driving duties after his stroke recovery, determining his return posed a 'direct threat' to safety under the ADA.
The Conference Board's Employment Trends Index increased in July, suggesting continued resilience in the labor market, according to economic data scientist Conrad Qi. The rebound followed declines in May and June, but year-over-year growth remains modest at 0.6%.