Live session on January 27, 2026
8:00 a.m. PST1 hour
The future of work is accelerating — and 2026 will bring workforce shifts that few organizations are ready for. CEOs are pushing bold growth targets while AI’s promise remains uneven, creating tension and uncertainty. Over half of CHROs admit they don’t know how to prepare for AI-driven transformation. The stakes? Agility, resilience, and talent strategies that can withstand disruption. This session reveals Gartner’s top nine future of work trends for 2026 and beyond, with practical guidance to help CHROs and HR leaders navigate change and build a workforce ready for what’s next. You will learn:
The most influential trends impacting work and workforce in 2026.
How CHROs can adapt to lead through rapid technology and talent shifts.
Key actions to achieve superior talent outcomes and organizational resilience.
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Meet your hosts
Emily Rose McRae
Sr Director Analyst
Kaelyn Lowmaster
Director, Research