- Hackett’s 2026 Human Resources Key Issues Study said AI adoption in HR is projected to reach 47% in shared services and 42% in talent and performance management by the end of 2026.
- Workloads are expected to rise 9% in 2026 while operating budgets are projected to increase 1%.
- Survey results cited data quality concerns (48%) and workforce change management challenges (44%) as leading barriers to realizing value from AI in HR.
- Findings also showed 61% of organizations have not implemented plans to redesign work models despite prioritizing flexibility and skills fluidity.
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