Gartner for Human Resources Leaders

Get actionable, objective insight for you and your team. Gartner for HR Leaders helps you identify and anticipate challenges in order to achieve your top priorities.

Webinar: Business Implications of U.S. Federal Policy Changes

Hear from Gartner experts on how clients from across the C-suite are taking action and leading in times of change.

2026 CHRO Budget Benchmarks

A well‑planned HR budget is essential to the function’s success, ensuring critical HR priorities are adequately funded while supporting enterprise transformation. Benchmark your HR budget approach against peers and make confident investment decisions in a continued environment of cost discipline and AI‑driven transformation.

Measure Culture for Performance: CHRO Template

While 89% of CHROs prioritize building a high-performance culture, most organizations struggle to measure progress beyond employee satisfaction. Gartner’s CHRO Culture Goals & KPIs Template is designed for HR executives responding to rapid change and rising performance expectations.

9 Future of Work Trends for 2026

Organizations are entering 2026 amid relentless change. CEOs are setting bold growth targets fueled by AI hype, yet only one in 50 AI initiatives delivers transformative value. This tension between promise and reality puts CHROs at the center of a workforce in flux. The Gartner nine future of work trends reveal how technology, talent and trust will shape success — and what leaders must do now to build resilience.

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Top CHRO Priorities for 2026 and Beyond

Gartner surveyed hundreds of CHROs across all major industries to uncover the latest HR trends, priorities and expected challenges for 2026. Download the Gartner 2026 Top Priorities for CHROs to explore the four initiatives CHROs are prioritizing in 2026, and get actionable steps to drive business impact. 

Gartner HR Score

Leveling up isn't a one-time accomplishment, it's a continuous journey of growth and improvement. HR Score objectively measures the importance and maturity of critical activities across the entire HR organization, then analyzes the results to provide data-backed guidance on which activities should be prioritized for improvement.

AI in HR: The CHRO’s Role in AI Transformation

AI is a force reshaping business, and for CHROs, this is a defining moment. The real test isn’t just about adopting new tools; it’s about leading people through rapid change, orchestrating talent strategies that blend human ingenuity with machine intelligence and ensuring the organization is ready for what’s next. 

Client Success Stories

See how Gartner helped other companies achieve their human resources goals.

HR Transformation to Build an Elite Workforce

As Coca-Cola Bottling Company United grew 3.5 times through acquisitions, Gianetta Jones, the VP of HR, needed to realign and develop a strong talent acquisition and development strategy and strengthen DEI efforts to improve productivity.

Optimize Recruiting Platform, Processes and Employer Brand

A shortage of skilled nurses and increased competition for talent complicated Satellite Healthcare’s future growth plans as it was heading into its five-year strategic planning cycle. The CPO, Estrella Parker, along with the talent acquisition leader positioned HR to better serve the shifting business strategy..

Identify Future Skill Needs to Prepare for the Future of Work

With the rise of AI and associated skills like security, machine learning and deep learning, the Senior Director, Talent & Workforce Analysis at Qualcomm wanted to conduct an analysis on expiring, evolving and emerging skills for future skill needs.

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