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.
As executives debate return-to-office while stress rises, half of employees worry about monitoring and managers overlook career goals. Flexibility debates hide a deeper breakdown of trust and systems.
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.