Projected corporate real estate trends for 2026 suggest employers must shift from "defense to offense" to use their spaces as engagement drivers, including by creating "commute-worthy" offices that acknowledge the influence of AI and automation.
As AI continues to reshape business models and workflows, the true differentiator will be human ingenuity and innovations supported and scaled by AI, write Stacey Harris and Kim Seals.
Major companies including Caterpillar, HP, Hyatt and Bath & Body Works made CHRO appointments in 2025, reflecting a trend toward leaders with transformation experience.
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.
Leaders stand on stages proclaiming that employees are their greatest asset in the AI era. Yet a lack of investment in reskilling often tells another story.
Chief People Officer Donna Morris oversees HR for the retail giant's 2.1 million global employees, with a focus on tech transformation and employee experience.
