2026 HR Trends: New Research on What's Shaping Workforce Strategy

Human resources leaders are stepping into 2026 with more influence, more opportunity and more decisions to make. These HR trends are reshaping how organizations approach talent, technology and long-term workforce strategy.

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday HR, from automation and generative AI to more personalized employee support. Employees need faster, more relevant experiences, while workforce costs, retention concerns and skills gaps continue to influence workforce planning. Many teams are also exploring how HR technology, outsourcing and better processes can make work simpler, more compliant and more effective.

Join our hosts, Amy Miller and Amy Mosher, for a practical look at new findings from the 2026 HR Leaders Report. We’ll explore the HR trends, technology and workforce strategy that will define the future of work in 2027—including AI adoption, talent management and the evolving role of human resource management.

This session will help you understand what is changing across the HR landscape and how your organization can respond with a stronger, more connected people strategy and HR strategy.

In This Session, You’ll Discover

• The top HR trends influencing HR leaders in 2026

• How AI adoption, artificial intelligence and AI in HR are changing employee support, workforce planning and HR priorities

• Where automation, AI agents and generative AI can create capacity for more strategic HR work

• Opportunities to simplify payroll, scheduling, compliance, benefits, onboarding and employee relations processes

• What HR leaders want from their HCM technology, HR software and broader HR tech investments today

• How to respond to skills gaps, talent acquisition challenges and talent constraints with confidence

• Practical approaches to upskilling, continuous learning, internal mobility and critical thinking across the workforce

• How performance management, emotional intelligence and organizational culture can strengthen the employee experience and retention

• How workforce transformation and HR transformation can support a more agile workforce strategy

Watch now to gain data-backed insights that can help your team improve the employee experience, strengthen talent management, support smarter business decisions and prepare your workforce strategy for what’s next.