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Workers say they are frustrated by bait-and-switch job descriptions

Workers say they are frustrated by bait-and-switch job descriptions

Employees are increasingly frustrated by "bait-and-switch" job descriptions, where actual responsibilities diverge from hiring language or expectations shift dramatically after hire. Workers say those mismatches create stress and contribute to burnout, undermining job satisfaction and trust.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
22 Sep 2026
Older workers struggle to showcase their true skills on freelancing platforms, study says

Older workers struggle to showcase their true skills on freelancing platforms, study says

A recent study finds older workers often struggle to showcase their true skills on freelancing platforms, leaving experienced talent underrepresented. As the workforce ages, HR teams may need to go the extra mile—adjusting outreach, assessment and engagement practices—to better identify and connect

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
22 Sep 2026
HR leaders worry about the loss of critical leadership skill development

HR leaders worry about the loss of critical leadership skill development

A new report finds HR leaders are increasingly concerned that a shrinking entry-level pipeline, combined with routine work being shifted to artificial intelligence, is reducing hands-on learning opportunities for early-career employees and eroding critical leadership skill development. This trend je

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
22 Sep 2026
Five Urgent Priorities for CMOs in 2027

Five Urgent Priorities for CMOs in 2027

Interviews with global CMOs highlight five urgent priorities for 2027: elevating marketing to an executive-level growth function; integrating and reinventing work with AI; addressing a looming talent "time bomb"; navigating a fragmented media ecosystem; and developing new metrics for zero-click AI p

MIT Sloan Management Review by Kimberly A. Whitler. Kimberly A. Whitler is the Frank M. Sands Senior Professor of Business at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, a board member, a former general manager and CMO,
22 Sep 2026
Teen’s ‘therapeutic’ DJ classes did not entitle mother to FMLA leave, court finds

Teen’s ‘therapeutic’ DJ classes did not entitle mother to FMLA leave, court finds

A court ruled that a Mattress Firm manager was not entitled to FMLA leave to care for her son over his DJ classes, finding that the sessions—allegedly “therapeutic” for his mental health—did not qualify because they were not prescribed by a health-care provider. The decision highlights that FMLA pro

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
21 Sep 2026
Colorado judge: Doctor’s burnout wasn’t a disability

Colorado judge: Doctor’s burnout wasn’t a disability

A Colorado judge ruled that a physician’s burnout does not qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The decision highlights a broader trend in federal courts that, despite the ADA’s broad statutory definitions, judicial rulings can limit which conditions qualify for legal p

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
21 Sep 2026
Religious bias requires more than knowledge of employee’s accommodation need, court says

Religious bias requires more than knowledge of employee’s accommodation need, court says

Federal courts are grappling with what constitutes adequate disclosure of an employee’s religious beliefs when seeking accommodations, particularly in the COVID‑19 vaccine context. Decisions have emphasized that an employer’s mere awareness of an employee’s need for accommodation isn’t enough to sho

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
21 Sep 2026
Week in review: Employers need more ‘bench strength’

Week in review: Employers need more ‘bench strength’

A weekly roundup of last week’s top workplace stories, focused on the growing need for employer “bench strength.” Highlights include a substantial share of Gen Z workers planning to look for new roles before year-end, underscoring urgency around succession planning, talent development and retention.

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
21 Sep 2026
Why aren’t women applying? It may be due to a lack of representation.

Why aren’t women applying? It may be due to a lack of representation.

An Emory University study found that women were less likely to apply for jobs perceived to lack gender diversity. The result suggests visible representation influences application decisions and that employers should consider how job postings and workplace signals convey gender balance to attract mor

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
21 Sep 2026
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