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.
Gallup's 2025 data puts the continent at the bottom of the global engagement table. For HR leaders gathering in Amsterdam next week, the numbers are both a challenge and a business case.
"If HR can't clearly connect the dots between engagement, retention and contribution to EBITDA, it's not a business case," says Rebecca Wettemann, CEO of Valoir, an analyst firm experienced with the business impact of HR technology.
