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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 15 MIN

A Conversation about "The Future of HR: Trends, Skills, and Strategy 2026," by Jonathan H. Westover PhD

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This segment provides a discussion of the major forces transforming human resources. They discuss the confluence of technology, talent, and organizational shifts—specifically the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and automation, evolving workforce demographics, and the shift toward globally distributed, fluid work arrangements. They examine the profound impact these trends have on core HR functions, such as recruitment, performance management, and talent development, noting that legacy HR models are insufficient for the emerging reality. Finally, they prescribe a set of evidence-based organizational responses and capability-building strategies—like fostering technology stewardship, promoting ethical AI integration, and reimagining the employee psychological contract—that HR leaders must adopt to drive competitive advantage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This segment provides a discussion of the major forces transforming human resources. They discuss the confluence of technology, talent, and organizational shifts—specifically the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and automation, evolving workforce demographics, and the shift toward globally distributed, fluid work arrangements. They examine the profound impact these trends have on core HR functions, such as recruitment, performance management, and talent development, noting that legacy HR models are insufficient for the emerging reality. Finally, they prescribe a set of evidence-based organizational responses and capability-building strategies—like fostering technology stewardship, promoting ethical AI integration, and reimagining the employee psychological contract—that HR leaders must adopt to drive competitive advantage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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