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.

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.

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

If you're an HR leader in 2026, here's what nobody wants to say out loud: AI would be so much easier without all these messy humans.