Empowering CHROs for Future-Ready Workplaces
HR leaders are navigating a period of heightened pressure, economic uncertainty, rising costs, talent shortages, and rapid advances in AI are forcing hard decisions about workforce strategy. The 2026 CHRO Priorities and Perspectives report captures how senior HR leaders are responding and where they are placing their bets for the year ahead.
Based on insights from leading CHROs, the executive summary outlines the top priorities shaping HR strategy, including leadership and manager development, employee experience, and organization design and change management. The data shows accelerating momentum around AI, with 92% of CHROs expecting deeper integration of artificial intelligence in HR operations and 84% anticipating increased demand for AI related skills.
This executive summary offers practical insight for senior HR leaders looking to align workforce strategy with business goals, prioritize investments, and lead through change. Access the full report to understand how CHROs are shaping the future of work and what it means for your organization.
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