HR employees must shift from delivering workflows to "understanding the experience and product they want end users to have and how they can use the technology to deliver this with AI solutions," according to Gartner's Eser Rizaoglu.

The impacts of the government shutdown on private-sector orgs will vary, but all HR functions need to prepare for disruptions, one expert says.

From AI to psychological safety, Patrick Jordan shares how Suntory Global Spirits is building a resilient, purpose-driven workforce across the Asia-Pacific region.

Andrew Flowers, chief economist at Appcast, warns HR leaders that "mild stagflation and uncertainty are likely to mean lackluster hiring in 2026."