HR News: 70% of Managers Lack Feedback Training, Per Recent Reports
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Recent HR Statistics Reveal Training and Regulatory Insights
A roundup of HR news from the week ending May 14, 2026, shows that 70% of managers reported they were never taught to give or ask for feedback before assuming their position, according to a study by workplace learning organization Radical Candor. This figure underscores gaps in professional development, while 54% of employees expressed support for heavy regulation or banning applicant tracking systems entirely, per a Monster report. Additionally, only 29% of professionals always check the legitimacy of a job before applying, based on LinkedIn research, and the U.S. Department of Labor suspended processing of permanent labor certification applications for Cloudera for 180 days. According to HR Dive, these numbers highlight various HR challenges.
Manager Training Deficiencies
In the study by Radical Candor, 70% of managers indicated they received no training on giving or asking for feedback prior to their roles, pointing to potential oversights in workplace learning programs. This lack of preparation could affect team dynamics and compliance with best practices in employee development. Meanwhile, the same HR Dive roundup notes that job seekers are increasingly cautious, with only 29% always verifying job legitimacy, which ties into broader HR risk management.
Employee Attitudes on Technology Regulation
A Monster report found that 54% of employees support either heavy regulation or a complete ban on applicant tracking systems, reflecting concerns over hiring processes. According to HR Dive, this sentiment arises amid discussions on fairness in recruitment. Separately, the U.S. Department of Labor’s 180-day suspension of applications for Cloudera illustrates regulatory actions in labor certifications.
Other Regulatory Updates
The Trump administration proposed a rule setting a $120,000 combined lifetime maximum cap for certain fertility benefits, as detailed in the HR Dive article. According to HR Dive, this development affects benefit structures for participants and their beneficiaries. Widely known as part of ongoing policy shifts, such regulations can influence workplace compliance strategies.
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