CHROs in 2026 will increase the value of the human in recruiting workflows by combining 'high touch' approaches like in-person interviews and experiential skills assessment with emerging AI tools. As AI takes on more transactional tasks, HR roles are shifting to focus on strategic talent leadership and human-centric decision making.

Five trends are reshaping HR technology strategy this month: hiring transparency, digital wellness, talent investment, and the growing governance risks facing CHROs. Leaders are advised to look beyond the hype of AI agent adoption and focus on measurable ROI and risk management.

CEO expectations for AI-driven growth remain high in 2026, yet workforces are grappling with the reality of current AI performance. Gartner research finds that only one in 50 AI investments deliver transformational results, prompting a pivot toward 'labor optimization' over simple headcount reduction.

New findings suggest that ADHD's impact extends into broader cognitive functions beyond simple attention span, influencing how individuals process workplace dynamics and social cues. This research has implications for how organizations structure accommodations and inclusivity programs.

Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) project a 327% growth in AI agent adoption by 2027. Eighty percent of leaders believe that most workforces will have people and AI agents working collaboratively within five years, signaling a major shift in workforce planning.

Researchers at MIT are exploring transcranial focused ultrasound to understand how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts and awareness. This powerful new tool may help crack the mystery of consciousness and has potential future applications in understanding cognitive load and mental fatigue.