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4 stories on the power of personality at work

4 stories on the power of personality at work

This article shares four real-world stories that illustrate how personality shapes performance, collaboration, and leadership in the workplace. While personality’s effects can be hard to quantify, the examples highlight measurable outcomes and practical ways organizations can factor personality into

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
25 Sep 2026
What to do when a team says it’s short-staffed

What to do when a team says it’s short-staffed

When a team says it’s short-staffed, leaders shouldn’t assume hiring is the automatic fix—experts warn that adding people can compound problems if the root causes of workload strain aren’t resolved. Diagnose underlying issues (workflow inefficiencies, unclear priorities, or uneven task distribution)

HR Dive by Jen A. Miller
25 Sep 2026
Webinar Recording: The Questions HR Will Need to Answer in 2027

Webinar Recording: The Questions HR Will Need to Answer in 2027

CRF hosted a webinar (recording available) on 25 September examining the strategic questions HR leaders will need to answer by 2027 as AI reshapes work and organizations face greater technological, geopolitical and resource uncertainty. Hosted by Melissa Bull and drawing on CRF research and insights

Corporate Research Forum by Khan Ash
25 Sep 2026
Ollie’s Bargain Discount allegedly refused to hire deaf worker, required ‘ability to hear regularly’

Ollie’s Bargain Discount allegedly refused to hire deaf worker, required ‘ability to hear regularly’

Ollie’s Bargain Discount allegedly rejected a deaf job applicant by enforcing a requirement that candidates have the “ability to hear regularly,” a policy critics say amounts to unlawful and unnecessary discrimination. The case is one of several recent suits that underscore the danger of assuming di

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
24 Sep 2026
This week in 5 numbers: CHROs say AI creates ‘invisible’ work

This week in 5 numbers: CHROs say AI creates ‘invisible’ work

This week’s roundup highlights five key numbers shaping talent and leadership, notably CHROs’ concerns that AI is generating “invisible” work for HR and frontline employees. It also reports on the size of the pay gap for Black women and other notable workforce trends from the past week.

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
24 Sep 2026
Should workers be paid for AI skills?

Should workers be paid for AI skills?

Payscale warns that employers risk a “retention time bomb” if new hires with AI and tech expertise command higher pay than existing staff. To avoid turnover, organizations should consider equitable compensation, transparent pay policies and investments in upskilling and internal mobility.

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
24 Sep 2026
In the AI era, organizations must redesign work in real time, Gartner says

In the AI era, organizations must redesign work in real time, Gartner says

Gartner warns that in the AI era organizations must redesign work in real time to keep pace with rapidly changing demands. The firm urges HR to prioritize talent mobility so skills and capabilities can be quickly deployed to where they’re needed most.

HR Dive by Laurel Kalser
24 Sep 2026
Employees report performative AI use amid role changes

Employees report performative AI use amid role changes

Visier research finds employees across enterprises feel pressured to adopt AI, often engaging in performative use rather than meaningful integration. As roles shift, workers report anxiety about job loss and see few clear paths for advancement.

HR Dive by Paige Gross
24 Sep 2026
Nearly half of CFOs say they’d go with AI over a gut feeling

Nearly half of CFOs say they’d go with AI over a gut feeling

A survey by enterprise planning firm Board found nearly half of CFOs would follow an AI recommendation over their own instincts when the two conflict. Finance chiefs were more likely than CIOs and COOs to defer to AI, signaling a growing readiness in finance to prioritize data-driven guidance over g

HR Dive by Dan Niepow
23 Sep 2026
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