2026 Workplace Trends Defining the Year and What’s Next for You

Hosted by

Steve Boese

Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer of H3 HR Advisors and Program Chair, HR Technology Conference

About this episode

In this special mid-year Workplace Minute, Steve examines the six major 2026 workplace trends that have mattered most so far this year. More importantly, he explores what those stories reveal about where work is heading during the second half of 2026. Understanding these shifts is crucial for leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve.

From AI implementation and workforce investment to employee trust, financial wellbeing, organizational redesign, and the evolving role of HR, this episode connects the signals behind the headlines. Steve offers a practical framework for understanding what leaders should be watching in the months ahead as these organizational shifts continue to play out.

 

 

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