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Why has youth unemployment risen so dramatically? It may not be AI.

Why has youth unemployment risen so dramatically? It may not be AI.

A Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis finds that the rise in youth unemployment cannot be explained by the growing use of artificial intelligence; AI does not account for the widening hiring gap between generations. The finding signals that policymakers and employers should investigate other e

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
03 Jun 2026
Illinois pushes back against Trump in move to ban disparate impact bias

Illinois pushes back against Trump in move to ban disparate impact bias

Illinois is pushing back against the Trump administration by advancing measures to ban disparate-impact bias in hiring and other practices. Tools like strength tests and criminal background checks have previously been the focus of disparate-impact challenges for producing unequal effects on protecte

HR Dive by Kate Tornone
03 Jun 2026
AI is coming for the workplace — and HR is in the driver’s seat

AI is coming for the workplace — and HR is in the driver’s seat

As AI reshapes the workplace, HR leaders are taking the lead in guiding organizations through turbulent change. Their focus is on strategic upskilling and robust employee wellness initiatives to ensure workers can adapt and thrive.

HR Dive by Ginger Christ
03 Jun 2026
AI adoption surges, but healthcare providers worry about deskilling

AI adoption surges, but healthcare providers worry about deskilling

AI use in healthcare is accelerating, but clinicians worry it could erode core clinical skills. A recent survey found nearly three-quarters of clinicians view loss of critical thinking and decision-making ability as one of the greatest risks of adopting AI, underscoring the need for safeguards and t

HR Dive by Emily Olsen
03 Jun 2026
How a hiring algorithm is audited can disguise bias, study finds

How a hiring algorithm is audited can disguise bias, study finds

A Stanford study finds that the way hiring algorithms are audited can obscure or disguise bias, undermining efforts to ensure fair candidate screening. Researchers warn this risk is amplified by an "algorithmic monoculture" in recruiting, where a handful of vendors supply most applicant‑screening sy

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
03 Jun 2026
Research: When Consumers Have More Control Over Ads, They Respond Better

Research: When Consumers Have More Control Over Ads, They Respond Better

Research shows that giving consumers more control over ads — for asimple, smartly deployed choice menu — leads to better responses. Empowering viewers to choose ad formats or content creates a win-win by boosting viewer satisfaction while helping platforms and advertisers achieve stronger outcomes.

Harvard Business Review by Siddharth Bhattacharya
03 Jun 2026
Research: What Interruptions Reveal About Company Culture

Research: What Interruptions Reveal About Company Culture

New research argues interruptions aren’t one-off annoyances but data points that reveal a company’s priorities, power dynamics, meeting norms, and psychological safety. Leaders who track who interrupts, when, and why can diagnose misaligned incentives, redesign meetings and workflows, and set cleare

Harvard Business Review by William Degbey
03 Jun 2026
The U.S. Research Talent Pipeline Is in Trouble

The U.S. Research Talent Pipeline Is in Trouble

U.S.-trained researchers are increasingly considering careers abroad, putting the domestic research talent pipeline at risk. American companies should respond by improving recruitment and retention—through clearer research career paths, competitive compensation and benefits, stronger academic partne

Harvard Business Review by Pierre Azoulay
03 Jun 2026

Adult entertainers do not ‘consent to harassment at work,’ EEOC official says

An EEOC official emphasized that adult entertainers do not "consent to harassment at work," noting workplace protections apply regardless of industry. In late May Chicago’s Admiral Theatre settled allegations that it allowed customers to engage in unwanted touching of female dancers and enforced dif

HR Dive by Emilie Shumway
02 Jun 2026
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