HR may not be moving quite into the "future of work", but it will be a key driver of business adaptability as the working world continues its rapid change.
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.
For enterprise organizations with more than 5,000 employees, cost has emerged as the number one barrier to AI implementation, jumping from 22% citing it as their primary concern to 44% this year.
Employees across the spectrum, from hourly staff to executives, have financial obligations and money stress, said Jason Rahlan from Dayforce. "Employees aren't asking for a handout. They want access to the money they already earned."
In a recent webinar, Société Générale's Mukta Arya urges HR leaders to drive greater impact amid budget constraints through strategy, data, and empathy.
"Running a DC plan can be challenging, but when done correctly, the difference it can make to participants is truly life changing," the Mercer report states.
The U.S. labor market is slowing, but attention to AI talent is surging, even as other areas contract, creating both challenges and opportunities for HR leaders.
Leading transformation isn't just about technology, according to this expert. It's about preparing employees, strengthening skills and guiding the workforce through uncertainty.
