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Why the 2026 Workforce Strategy Starts Now
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🚀 HR Trend Spotlight: Why the 2026 Workforce Strategy Starts Now
Workday’s report highlights that CHROs can no longer wait until 2026 to rethink workforce strategy. Rapid automation, skill shortages, and shifting employee expectations are redefining how HR leaders plan for future talent. The focus is moving from “filling roles” to building flexible skills-based organizations where people are continuously trained for emerging tasks. Workday’s insights also note that predictive analytics and AI-driven workforce planning will become the backbone of modern HR strategy. Read more.
At HRSouthwest 2025, Julie Develin from UKG discussed the expanding role of empathy and adaptability in HR. She emphasized that HR leaders should focus less on “technology adoption” and more on “human adoption.” Her talk underscored the growing need to build cultures that align employee purpose with organizational goals. She also urged HR professionals to prioritize ethical use of AI tools and transparent communication to keep the human element central in automation-driven workplaces.
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💡 HR Tips & Tricks
Tip of the Day: Create a “Talent Expiry Tracker” in your HRIS to monitor when employees’ current skills will likely become outdated based on industry data. Use this to plan reskilling campaigns before gaps appear, not after.
Trick of the Day: Add a “reverse onboarding” session where long-term employees are mentored by new hires for a day. This helps uncover blind spots, introduces fresh ideas, and strengthens cross-generational collaboration.
🧾 HR Case Files - Keeping People at the Centre of Every Decision – Adam Charania of UBC
Adam Charania, Executive Director of Human Resources at the University of British Columbia, shared how UBC’s HR strategy revolves around empathy, inclusion, and purpose-led leadership. His approach reinforces that HR decisions must prioritize people’s experiences and well-being, even when under pressure to meet institutional goals.
Key Takeaways
Charania advocates for HR to act as a cultural compass, not just an administrative body.
Employee voice and transparency are critical in driving trust across large organizations.
UBC’s model highlights the role of HR in balancing institutional goals with human-centered policies.
Purpose-led leadership has improved engagement and reduced turnover within key academic units.
🧰 HR Toolbox
Stay equipped with the latest HR events and resources.
Resource of the Day
This report warns employers in New Zealand about the risks tied to offering “best and final” salary deals too early in negotiations. Such offers can backfire if candidates perceive them as pressure tactics or unfair. The article advises HR teams to balance transparency with flexibility—especially when market data may change between interview stages. Clear communication about pay philosophy and structured evaluation frameworks can help prevent legal and reputational issues.
Event of the Day
ResearchAndMarkets announced the three-day Strategic HR Benefits Communication Summit 2025, scheduled for December 2–4 in Chicago, Illinois. The event will explore how HR leaders can communicate employee benefits with greater clarity and impact. Sessions will focus on behavioral psychology in benefits communication, AI-driven personalization, and measuring engagement across multi-channel campaigns.
For event details and registration, visit the website.
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