If 2025 rattled you to your core, says i4cp's Kevin Oakes, 2026 is going to be the year you'll begin to see how AI integration truly takes shape.

New research shows 88% of HR leaders report no significant ROI from AI investments despite widespread adoption.

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.

From Walmart to Pandora, these large employers took skills-building initiatives seriously this year, with some outside-the-box approaches.