HR may not be moving quite into the "future of work", but it will be a key driver of business adaptability as the working world continues its rapid change.
Instead of rehashing what didn’t go according to plan in 2025, Kimberly Carroll of IA says let’s focus on what transformation leaders can do better in 2026.
New research suggests a “frontline-first” approach, leveraging integrated tech systems, can drive engagement and retention among frontline workers, who are craving more support from their employers.
A perfect storm of Supreme Court decisions, aggressive litigation and emerging technologies is exposing HR executives to unprecedented legal liability, according to a recent report from Mercer.
The new year brings definitional changes that may create operational challenges, especially for companies with HRIS systems that can’t easily adapt to regional variations in employee leave.
Without a strategic approach to reducing employee fear of AI, transformation projects can get knocked off course. Three CHROs share how they plan to tackle this pressing challenge next year.
For enterprise organizations with more than 5,000 employees, cost has emerged as the number one barrier to AI implementation, jumping from 22% citing it as their primary concern to 44% this year.
Agentic AI adoption isn't just "another IT project," this expert says. Instead, it should involve stakeholders across the organization, particularly frontline workers.
Five years after employers rushed online, video hiring technology has evolved from an emergency fix into a skills validation platform that exceeds the effectiveness of resumes.
As AI reshapes how work gets done, HR leaders have a rare opportunity to be a strategic org architect—if they embrace work design as a core discipline.
Upwork’s new report shows businesses are turning to freelance talent in droves. Seventy-eight percent of companies plan to hire independent workers in the next three months, outpacing demand for full-time knowledge roles.
As AI governance frameworks emerge and malicious threats grow more sophisticated, HR leaders who embrace an expanded cybersecurity role will position their organizations for success while elevating the function's strategic importance.
Employers are using ICHRAs to shift risk from unpredictable group plans to the broader individual market. "This approach allows employers to reduce exposure to high-cost claims while staying compliant with ACA requirements," says this benefits tech founder.
"Instead of one high-stakes conversation at year's end, employees receive ongoing dialogue about their growth, which builds momentum, trust and alignment throughout the year," says Jackie Dube, chief people officer at workplace behavioral assessment solution The Predictive Index
"Entry-level employees are cheaper, more adaptable and better at adopting new technology," the Korn Ferry report authors note. "They might be exactly what you need in an AI-driven world."
Wharton's Peter Cappelli shares eye-opening research on companies that have introduced AI: What was the impact on productivity, headcount and business strategy?
The U.S. labor market is slowing, but attention to AI talent is surging, even as other areas contract, creating both challenges and opportunities for HR leaders.
New research suggests employees are overwhelmed by change—and AI is a prime driver. This expert offers HR leaders strategies to help the workforce thrive through transformation.
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