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Everyone wants transformation, but few companies are ready to deliver it.
New research on The State of Workforce Transformation explores what nearly 700 organizations are prioritizing, where ambition and execution diverge, and what the gaps mean for the People Team of the future.
Top workforce priorities for the next 12 months
These priorities reflect the real pressures organizations are under.
of organizations call accelerating AI adoption a top priority
have AI deeply integrated into core processes
The gap suggests successful AI adoption takes more than tools or budget. The report shows what’s actually standing in the way. And it isn’t technology.
Are your managers ready to lead through change?
Less than 10% of organizations feel most of their managers are prepared. At the same time, managers' roles are expanding without guardrails. The report benchmarks readiness, span-of-control practices, and where manager investments actually go.
Why do AI pilots stall before they scale?
Only 28% of companies using AI say lessons from pilots are openly shared. The barrier to AI adoption isn’t tools or budget — it’s culture. The report benchmarks how embedded AI really is, what happens when outputs go wrong, and AI adoption inside HR itself.
Will your high performers stay?
Talent density ambitions are high, but the growth and listening infrastructure that keeps top talent is far from universal. The report benchmarks development plans, visible career paths, and how often organizations actually listen. It also explores more effective survey practices.
FLEXIBILITY
50%
of companies require four or more days per week in office
PAID TIME OFF
42%
of companies start new hires with 11–15 days of PTO
PARENTAL LEAVE
40%
of companies offer 13–15 weeks of paid parental leave
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See where your organization stands.
Six chapters on the priorities, practices, and gaps shaping the year ahead, based on research across nearly 700 organizations. Download to learn more about:
→ What organizations care about in 2026
→ The infrastructure to retain high performers
→ The people intelligence gap
