New research from the CHRO Association finds HR most commonly applying AI in TA and recruiting. To scale, focus on the foundation, this expert says.

As AI-driven workflows accelerate and digital interruptions increase, employees are losing the uninterrupted cognitive space required for deep thinking, reflection and effective decision-making.

"Employees aren't disengaged because they don't care; instead it's because benefits are too hard to navigate," said Jonathan Porter, CEO of Castlight Health.

At HR Tech Europe 2026, Pandora's people leader shared how a new. tech-driven hiring model cut attrition and delivered business value.