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Three Key HR Problems That Leaders Are Aiming to Fix in 2026
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🚀 HR Trend Spotlight: Three Key HR Problems That Leaders Are Aiming to Fix in 2026
HR leaders are gearing up for 2026 by explicitly targeting three major issues: the burden of manual and repetitive tasks, workforce frustration caused by disjointed systems, and the strain of constantly adapting to new legislation. The message is clear: HR technology must evolve beyond incremental upgrades—organisations need automation, unified processes and proactive compliance to keep pace with changing demands. Read more.
🎧 HR Insights: Using Talent-Economics Data to Predict Hiring Trends
HR teams are increasingly looking beyond yesterday’s metrics and instead analysing leading indicators to forecast labour market movements, hiring shifts and skill shortages. By treating talent as an economic asset and monitoring external signals like job-board activity and salary pressures, HR can move from reactive hiring to proactive workforce planning. This re-orientation positions HR as a strategic partner in business forecasting, not just a function that responds once problems emerge.
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💡 HR Tips & Tricks
Tip of the Day: During the onboarding process, integrate five very short “haptic experiences” (physical or digital small interactions) that engage a new joiner’s senses and help anchor connection: for example, brief welcome video + a physical welcome card, 90-second peer-intro video, pop-up message in the HR system on day three acknowledging their first week, a 2-minute pulse check after week two, and a small “your journey so far” graphic at the end of month one. These micro-touchpoints boost belonging and reduce early drop-off.
Trick of the Day: When rolling out a new HR policy, schedule a “shadow session” where three non-HR employees follow the process as if they were going through it (e.g., time-off request, benefit enrolment). Ask them to voice-record every place they pause, question, or feel confused. Then map those moments to reduce friction, clarify communication, and eliminate unnecessary steps. This trick reveals practical gaps often missed in policy design.
🧾 HR Case Files - System Solutions for Workforce Retention and Staff Development at Essential Hospitals
A new report from “Essential Hospitals” describes how hospital systems are scaling workforce retention by applying system-level solutions. Among the key takeaways: leadership accountability, clarity in roles, strong onboarding experience, clear advancement pathways, and mentorship programmes are essential to reduce turnover and sustain staff development.
Key Takeaways
Retention succeeds when leadership and staff share responsibility for workforce strategy.
The first year of employment is critical for engagement and long-term retention.
Work environments must support experienced staff, mentorship and clear career pathways.
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Resource of the Day
This report shows how HR technology priorities for 2026 lean heavily into automation, strategic tools and modular solutions designed to alleviate operational load and amplify HR’s impact. The report suggests that HR will increasingly adopt intelligent workflows and digital platforms to support emerging business needs.
Event of the Day
CultureCon West 2025 is coming up from November 3-5 at Las Vegas, and offers a forum for HR leaders to explore topics such as organisational culture, employee experience, inclusion, leadership and transformation. Attendees will gain insights into how culture underpins strategic outcomes and influences workforce behaviours.
For event details and registration, visit the website.
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