If 2025 was the year AI became impossible to ignore, then 2026 can be the year HR leaders ensure their technology solutions strengthen, rather than divide, workplaces, writes HR Tech Chair Steve Boese.
"The announcement that we made a few days ago was not really financially driven, and it's not even really AI-driven, not right now at least," Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in an earnings call. "It's culture."
These leaders don't just use AI—they manage teams of agents to boost productivity and spark innovation. Preparing employees for this shift is a challenge and opportunity for HR leaders.
With worldwide tariffs in play under President Trump, domestic job creation may slow. This expert says global hiring is the most strategic employer response.
