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How to make sure front-line managers are heard

How to make sure front-line managers are heard

A new study finds that, despite recognizing the crucial role of front-line managers, many employers routinely ignore their feedback. This highlights a persistent gap between acknowledgement and action — a communication and influence shortfall organizations should address to improve decision-making a

HR Dive by Jen A. Miller
28 Jul 2026
Gap Inc. opens creator program to employees

Gap Inc. opens creator program to employees

Gap Inc. has expanded its creator program to allow corporate, distribution and store employees to apply to serve as influencers for the retailer’s brand portfolio. The change — announced nearly a year after the program launched — broadens internal participation and taps employee talent to scale in-h

HR Dive by Tatiana Walk-Morris
27 Jul 2026
Previous vaccinations shouldn’t bar worker’s religious vaccine exemption request, 9th Circuit says

Previous vaccinations shouldn’t bar worker’s religious vaccine exemption request, 9th Circuit says

The 9th Circuit held that prior vaccinations do not automatically bar an employee from seeking a religious exemption to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The court noted that an employer’s initial approval of the exemption showed it understood the request’s religious nature, underscoring the need for empl

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
27 Jul 2026
Court strikes down NLRB ‘successor bar’ rule using post-Chevron analysis

Court strikes down NLRB ‘successor bar’ rule using post-Chevron analysis

A 2-1 D.C. Circuit majority struck down the NLRB’s "successor bar" rule — which required acquiring employers to bargain with incumbent unions — holding it exceeded the agency’s statutory authority under a post‑Chevron analysis. The ruling narrows the NLRB’s reach and signals increased judicial scrut

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
27 Jul 2026
Week in review: Federal HR office lost over 1,000 workers in one year

Week in review: Federal HR office lost over 1,000 workers in one year

This week’s roundup highlights that a federal HR office shed more than 1,000 employees over the past year, signaling significant turnover and potential organizational challenges. The brief also covers other top labor stories, including survey findings on the share of workers who now describe their j

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
27 Jul 2026
Leadership readiness lags behind AI adoption rate

Leadership readiness lags behind AI adoption rate

Research shows just 3% of leaders feel prepared to guide AI adoption, highlighting a sharp readiness gap as organizations rush to implement AI. That shortfall puts businesses at risk of strategic, governance and talent challenges unless leadership development accelerates.

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
27 Jul 2026

AI isn’t HR’s biggest challenge. Confidence is.

AI itself isn’t HR’s biggest problem—confidence is. Organizations will succeed when HR professionals are trained, supported, and empowered to use AI responsibly and strategically through clear governance, skills development, and leadership.

HR Dive by Daniel Grace, Director of International HR Consulting, IRIS Software Group
27 Jul 2026
The missing piece in your AI strategy

The missing piece in your AI strategy

AI opens big opportunities for L&D, but turning ideas into real solutions in large organizations requires navigating funding, approvals, IT, legal, procurement and user adoption. The Digital Project Survival Guide condenses 88 practical tips into 10 key elements—starting with a clearly defined probl

Chief Learning Officer by Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen
27 Jul 2026

Ignored investigations, sexist slurs keep HR pro’s bias claims alive

A case in which investigations were ignored and alleged sexist slurs persisted has kept an HR professional’s bias claims alive, illustrating how challenging it can be to investigate misconduct by company leaders. The story underscores systemic obstacles—such as ignored complaints and cultural or pro

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
24 Jul 2026
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