Leadership

The next era of HR is here: Moves every leader must make in 2026

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.

5 ways to build transformations that really matter in 2026

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.

Walmart, Apple CEOs are reportedly stepping down. Are more big-name departures coming?

Recent announcements from the retail and tech giants shine a light on the growing pressure for HR to prepare the pipeline for the chief executive position.

Fiduciary time bombs: What Fortune 500 lawsuits reveal about HR’s rising risk

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.

Employee leave in 2026: A compliance perfect storm

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.

Want smarter workforce strategy? Embrace financial fluency as a critical asset

As organizations navigate digital transformation and shifting talent demands, HR leaders who think like financial strategists gain a decisive edge.

2025 NAHR Fellows named: meet the 6 newest inductees

The National Academy of Human Resources inducted six new Fellows this week, whose contributions are lauded as "shaping the future of work itself.”

Fix your broken wellbeing incentive programs with behavioral science

Some employers are concerned about how employees will adapt if they revise or eliminate incentive programs. These authors show how behavioral economics precepts can help ease incentive program transitions.

AI isn’t killing entry-level jobs. So, what is?

In an era when technology will always move faster than institutions, intent is the anchor that keeps people engaged, this expert writes.

To win the war for talent, focus on the 3 Cs: culture, clarity, compensation

Keeping in mind these three strategies, argues our author, not only pays off with getting the employees you want in the door, but also retaining those you already have.

Boosting benefit satisfaction during open enrollment

The lead-up to open enrollment is an opportunity for companies to take stock of their benefits strategies and make meaningful improvements.

As identity attacks increase, HR steps into the cybersecurity arena

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.

Want more influence in your org? Try these 4 proven strategies

At a recent isolved event, Sapient Insight Group's Stacey Harris shared new data on strategic HR and recommendations for HR professionals to gain more influence over business strategy and outcomes.

The new HR mindset: Do what matters most with what you have

In a recent webinar, Société Générale’s Mukta Arya urges HR leaders to drive greater impact amid budget constraints through strategy, data, and empathy.

When layoffs go viral: What HR can learn from Condé Nast’s Teen Vogue fallout

When Condé Nast folded Teen Vogue into Vogue.com, layoffs triggered employee doubts, culminating in a viral video involving the company’s head of HR. Here are five communication reminders leaders can use to avoid similar outcomes.

Why is change management keeping HR up at night?

At LinkedIn's recent conference, Jay Shetty and Thasunda Brown Duckett explored what modern HR-led change management should look like.

Board prep for CHROs: How to show up as a strategic business leader

To truly address what keeps boards of directors up at night, CHROs must pivot from reporting on the past to projecting the future—showing direction, identifying risks and demonstrating control over the levers that matter most.

4 surprising finds about how AI is—and isn’t—actually working

Wharton's Peter Cappelli shares eye-opening research on companies that have introduced AI: What was the impact on productivity, headcount and business strategy?

Open enrollment is changing—is your benefits communication keeping up?

HR teams often lack communication resources during the busy open enrollment season. This HR leader offers no-cost ways to simplify benefits information and get the most out this crucial time.

What will it take to keep pharmacy benefits sustainable amid rising drug costs?

Careful plan design, managing high-cost categories and leveraging alternative approaches can help employers contain costs while avoiding wholesale disruptions and maintaining overall employee engagement.