Top 5 Workplace Predictions for 2026

2025 is now in the rear-view mirror, and not a moment too soon. It has been a rough year for the workforce, but I think 2026 will mark a turning point. There are plenty of changes still looming on the horizon, but employers and HR may have overplayed their hand on multiple fronts. This is the year when I think workers have an amazing opportunity to step up, speak up, and show up in a way that will put them back into the drivers' seat. 0:01 - Intro 1:43 - Prediction 1: AI Hangover 5:45 - Prediction 2: Outrage Fatigue 13:33 - Prediction 3: HR's Year of Reckoning 20:01 - Prediction 4: Humanity + Authenticity WIns 24:29 - Prediction 5: The Rise of the "Disruption Natives" 29:29 - Outro