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From reactive to proactive: Building leadership pipelines that work in 2026

Jen Colletta - December 22, 2025

New research finds that succession planning is a top pain point, followed closely by leadership pipeline development.

Insights from the Deputy Labor Secretary: Preparing your workforce for 2026

Jill Barth - December 19, 2025

Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling on resources for HR leaders: AI literacy training, apprenticeships and a new AI Workplace Hub.

3 high-impact AI use cases every HR leader should know

Andrea Derler - December 18, 2025

Application of AI cannot just be technically sound, but it must make sense from both an HR and a business perspective. But where to begin?

9 ways to maximize HR impact in 2026

Jill Barth - December 15, 2025

HR pros share their 2026 predictions on areas for impact, from fixing broken performance systems to unlocking frontline intelligence.

Want a superworker company? Create supermanagers

Julia Bersin - December 12, 2025

AI is transforming every role—the real opportunity lies not just with employees, but with the managers guiding them, The Josh Bersin Company’s Julia Bersin explains.

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

John Davis - December 4, 2025

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.

The ‘golden age of HR’ will reward agility, not comfort

Jen Colletta - December 3, 2025

Newly inducted NAHR Fellow Matthew Breitfelder of Apollo Global Management shares his outlook on what's coming down the pike for HR.

Why is change management keeping HR up at night?

Jen Colletta - November 11, 2025

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

‘Can a machine do this?’ HR’s focus must shift from the workforce to the work, Gartner says

Jill Barth - October 29, 2025

“Before we can answer questions about the workforce, we need to answer questions about the work, because work is changing,” according to Gartner's Harsh Kundulli.

From fear to flourishing: How HR can help teams adopt AI

Dr. Darnell Billups and Dr. Manasseh A. Abijah - October 15, 2025

Though more than three in four companies use AI in some capacity, only 27% have achieved AI adoption across their entire organization. The human element remains the barrier.

Is prompt engineering dead? One expert describes what HR should focus on instead

Jill Barth - October 6, 2025

West Monroe's David Borowski suggests organizations must "not abdicate critical thinking." He says success comes from transforming to use AI strategically, not from technical skills alone.

What if AI made us more human? Inside Suntory’s strategy to build a resilient workforce

HRM Asia - October 3, 2025

From AI to psychological safety, Patrick Jordan shares how Suntory Global Spirits is building a resilient, purpose-driven workforce across the Asia-Pacific region.

AI agents: Where are they now? From proof of concept to success stories

Jill Barth - September 30, 2025

Gartner predicts 40% of AI agent projects will fail by 2027—but the survivors are transforming from helpers into digital colleagues that need management just like human employees.

How Unilever International is pioneering a new era of AI-powered leadership

Josephine Tan - September 23, 2025

For Larissa Murmann of Unilever, AI is not a tool to shrink the workforce; it is the key to safeguarding it, if leaders embrace a growth mindset.

Why every AI agent needs a human manager and clear job description

Jill Barth - September 23, 2025

Despite the hype, most AI agents handle narrow tasks. Like employees, they need clear roles and human oversight to be effective.

AI in HR strategy: An expert’s 5 pillars for successful implementation

Jill Barth - September 2, 2025

While traditional automation handles routine tasks, AI in HR can give orgs a strategic advantage. Here are 5 expert action steps for leaders.

The HR-IT integration: Wisdom from 4 HR leaders charting the path forward

Jill Barth - August 22, 2025

Merging HR and IT, many HR leaders say, can boost engagement, ease tech rollouts and drive productivity. Meanwhile, a majority of IT leaders predict a "complete" integration for most organizations within five years.

3 things today’s HR execs need to know about next-gen people leaders

Jen Colletta - August 21, 2025

Two HR's Rising Stars winners share insights about what current HR leaders can do to prepare for the next generation of people leadership.

Want to build a workforce with AI fluency? A chief people officer’s playbook

Jill Barth - July 24, 2025

"HR's responsibility is to help employees understand not just what AI is, but how it can support their growth," says Amy Mosher, chief people officer at HR tech platform isolved.

Half of CEOs want new AI roles. What IBM says HR can do to prepare

Jill Barth - June 17, 2025

Executive confidence in AI is strong—85% expect efficiency ROI by 2027—which means HR needs to fill new AI roles.

How HR teams can boost AI security. Plus news from Greenhouse, Lattice and more

Jill Barth - June 13, 2025

Despite growing awareness of AI security risks, a significant disconnect remains between organizational priorities and actual implementation.

How contingent talent data is changing the game for HR leaders

Jill Barth - June 12, 2025

Adopting strategic contingent workforce management can provide an edge in today’s talent market, according to this business leader.

Need a chief AI officer? Look to these British orgs that have made the hire

Jill Barth - June 9, 2025

While few U.S. companies have dedicated AI leaders, nearly half of the UK’s largest organizations have made such hires. Here’s what HR leaders can take away from their approach to hiring.

4 important realities shaping HR’s ability to lead transformation

Jen Colletta - May 29, 2025

While orgs are increasingly looking to their HR functions to drive change, HR leaders face a challenging environment, with AI, skills gaps and more impeding the path.

6 ways HR can align departments—including their own—on AI scaling

Jill Barth - April 14, 2025

Employees working with others via AI are 30% more likely to adopt the tools, according to new data from Asana.

Retirement surge is a demographic time bomb. Can tech boost the expertise transfer?

Jill Barth - March 19, 2025

As key employees retire, HR leaders must ensure that others in the organization are prepared to handle critical challenges

Josh Bersin explains: A strategy that breaks down workplace silos

Jill Barth - March 17, 2025

According to the industry analyst, embedding AI into organizations can help dismantle silos by facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

Apple’s $500 billion U.S. investment: What HR leaders need to know

Jill Barth - March 4, 2025

Apple's $500 billion investment underscores the value of technical skills, long-term talent and innovation—even amid economic uncertainty.

3 ways HR can help orgs cultivate the crucial skill of adaptability

Marcus Wylie - February 12, 2025

With so much in business transforming, adaptability isn't just a desirable trait, it's a crucial human survival skill that HR leaders can promote.

NFL lessons for HR? How to drive tech adoption with digital twins

Jill Barth - February 5, 2025

A former NFL exec on cutting-edge tech, data-driven insights and how HR leaders can drive adoption across an entire organization.

For busy employees, could agentic AI be a morale booster?

Jill Barth - February 4, 2025

Dr. Rebecca Hinds, head of Asana’s Work Innovation Lab, predicts AI agents will revolutionize the way workflows are designed and executed.

Understanding DeepSeek: What HR leaders need to know

Jill Barth - January 29, 2025

You’ve seen the headlines, but what is DeepSeek, and—more importantly—is this something HR leaders need to care about?

Is your employee experience feeling tired? Here are 10 ways to refresh it

Jill Barth - January 24, 2025

Employees want adaptable, respectful workplaces that help them maintain a manageable stress level. Here's how to make it happen.

AI is everywhere, including HR—but these ‘human’ skills will always be critical

Jill Barth - January 22, 2025

More than 80% of people say that the growing use of AI will make human skills more vital. Here are four to focus on in your HR department.

The AI in HR dilemma: Why tech adoption is stuck in neutral

Jill Barth - January 15, 2025

For many CHROs, tech is now a key responsibility, but progress adopting AI in HR remains limited, according to HR Executive's reader survey.

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