Executives and investors rank improving people analytics as a top priority for ROI in 2026. However, a new Mercer study finds only 27% of executives believe their HR team effectively advises them on human capital risks.
The industry analyst challenged HR leaders in Amsterdam to stop asking how many people AI can replace and start asking what those people could accomplish if AI were actually working.
As AI-driven workflows accelerate and digital interruptions increase, employees are losing the uninterrupted cognitive space required for deep thinking, reflection and effective decision-making.
The lived experience described by those on the receiving end of change management is remarkably consistent: cold, transactional and sometimes calculated.
