• William Howard - Practice Lead, HR Trends & AI(View bio)
• Fallan Mitchell - Manager, HR Research & Advisory Services (View bio)
• Sarah Ord - Senior Analyst, HR Research & Advisory Services (View bio)
• Nadia Bifolchi (Moderator) - Director, Analytics (View bio)

Leading Through Change: Human-Centric and Future Ready
In 2026, HR is called to lead boldly through rapid change driven by AI transformation and economic and legislative shifts, and HR must step up and lead the organization with a human-centric focus. HR must develop leaders who excel at the foundations of people leadership, re-examine and reinforce organizational values to drive strategy through change, and collaborate cross-functionally with key partners to deliver on top priorities. By focusing on what matters most and the core drivers of organizational success, HR can build a resilient, connected workforce that thrives through change.

In this session, we will discuss the four pivotal trends highlighted in the report:

• HR in 2026: Leading Through Change
• Strengthening the Foundations of People Leadership
• Harnessing Culture for Strategic Impact
• Driving Success through HR Collaboration;
• and Emerging HR Trends