The 7 HR Trends That Will Impact Businesses in 2026 — and Beyond | Tomorrowist

In this special episode of Tomorrowist, James Atkinson, Vice President of Thought Leadership at SHRM, unpacks SHRM’s HR Trends and Predictions for 2026 — and what they mean for organizations navigating nonstop change. From rapid shifts in AI and evolving workforce structures to the rise of polywork and on-demand upskilling, this conversation equips leaders to stay ahead of the pace of change and prepare teams for the future of work. Access the full deep dive on SHRM’s 2026 HR Trends and Predictions here: https://www.shrm.org/events-education... Resources from this Week's Episode - SHRM HR Trends and Predictions for 2026 https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/new... Workforce Planning: The Future of Work https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.htm... Subscribe to Tomorrowist to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz -- Subscribe to our channel: https://shrm.co/0l0tt5 SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org. Advance your career and build better workplaces with SHRM. Become a SHRM Member: https://shrm.co/j5l2ol Attend a SHRM Event: https://shrm.co/jn2yj0 Get SHRM Certified: https://shrm.co/3t0h0f Subscribe to SHRM’s Flagships: https://shrm.co/3qi0uk https://www.shrm.org   / shrm     / shrmofficial     / shrm     / shrmhq   https://www.shrm.org/flagships