This week in 5 numbers: AI could create more jobs than it eliminates
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many HR professionals identified training as a top priority in our 2026 Identity of HR survey. Source: www.hrdive.com
Central Transport reaches $5.5M settlement with EEOC for allegedly refusing to hire women drivers
The carrier allegedly selected less qualified male applicants and subjected women who applied to jobs to separate hiring procedures. Source: www.hrdive.com
Buc-ee’s allegedly treated worker with a disability with ‘reckless indifference’
“Inflexible thinking” can cause employers to run afoul of reasonable accommodation requirements, an acting regional attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Resident doctors announce 16th strike
Resident doctors in England will go on strike for four days in June – marking their 16th walkout over pay and jobs since March 2023. The post Resident doctors announce 16th strike appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
IoD urges government to ease back on Employment Rights Act timeline
More than eight in 10 business leaders believe the Employment Rights Act will have a negative impact on economic growth. The post IoD urges government to ease back on Employment Rights Act timeline appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com
AI certifications are fast-tracking salary and career growth, Randstad finds
While layoffs dominate the news and most workers languish, another market exists for AI skills, where workers are in high demand and compensation soars. Source: www.hrdive.com
In 2026, more HR leaders are focused on training — and not just for AI skills
A shifting job market and desire for better workforce management may be why more HR pros considered learning a top priority this year, experts said. Source: www.hrdive.com
AI is ‘going to break down millions of careers,’ Gartner analyst says
Organizations need to rethink how employees gain expertise, or they will find themselves without talent for the jobs artificial intelligence helps create, the analyst said. Source: www.hrdive.com
A massive labor force loss is coming. What can employers do?
Artificial intelligence can make up some gaps — but not the ones needed to be bridged the most, Indeed Hiring Lab said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Indeed parent company touts record growth driven by AI
Despite ongoing concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting job boards, Indeed posted record high users in March, Recruit Holdings said. Source: www.hrdive.com