1、HR TRENDS AND PRIORITIES FOR 2026Balancing innovation with compassion in an intelligent world of workKey trends and priorities for 2026PeopleComplianceTechnologyEasy,smart and human,in practiceTable of contentsKey trends and priorities for 2026 3Category:People 4Category:Compliance 10Category:Techno

2、logy 24Easy,smart and human,in practice 303Key trends and priorities for 2026PeopleComplianceTechnologyEasy,smart and human,in practiceKey trends and priorities for 2026The workplace of 2026 will be defined by a new era:One thats intelligent,interconnected and human-centric.Advances in artificial in

3、telligence(AI)are transforming how work gets done,while people continue to expect organizations to prioritize well-being,fairness and trust.The challenge for HR leaders and business owners is clear:Strike a balance between innovation and compassion to foster agility,resilience and long-term growth.T

4、his report highlights key trends and developments that will influence people,compliance and technology within the human capital management(HCM)space in 2026.From skills-based job redesign to peoples professional experiences with AI,to pay transparency,multijurisdictional compliance and AI in employm

5、ent decisions,to agentic AI and the deepening partnership between HR and IT,each section delivers actionable insights to prepare organizations for the workplace of tomorrow.Use this guide as a framework to gain clarity and direction while laying the foundation for a smarter and more human world of w

6、ork.Key trends and priorities for 2026PeopleComplianceTechnologyEasy,smart and human,in practice465%of midsized and large organizations face obstacles and challenges in providing skills development opportunities for employees.1CategoryPeopleOrganizations are assessing their skills inventoriesTwo fac