HR 2026 Market Analysis: Workforce Priorities

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗭? Join people2people and Frog Recruitment for a comprehensive look at the latest employment and labour market conditions impacting employers and job seekers across Human Resources in Australia and New Zealand. VIC Managing Director, Liz Punshon, is joined by Josh Campbell, Vice President and Head of Human Resources from Tritium, to break down what is shaping hiring decisions, career choices and workforce planning across the Human Resources market. As 2026 continues to unfold, employers are navigating steadier conditions while still needing to make careful decisions about capability, structure and workforce priorities. HR teams are being asked to support stronger leadership, improve employee experience, manage change and respond to growing wellbeing and compliance expectations. But with experienced HR capability still in demand, how can organisations build people functions that are ready for what comes next? Supported by data from our 2026 Employment and Salary Trends Market Report, our guest industry expert will look at: • What workforce priorities are leading the charge for Human Resources teams? • What trends will shape Human Resources through 2026 and into 2027? • Which skills are becoming essential for employers to look when hiring? • Are businesses moving quickly enough on AI, or taking the right level of caution? 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 Take a closer look at what’s driving hiring in your industry, from shifting employer priorities to the roles most in demand. This comprehensive report reveals the key trends shaping recruitment and workforce strategy this year, and provides your business with a competitive edge needed in today’s uncertain labour market. Get your copy today I www.people2people.com.au/2026-market-report-launch