What 2026 Holds for the Future of Work

What 2026 holds for the future of work

As I was collecting Crystal Ball predictions for 2026 from readers, I found myself thinking a lot about the future of work.

These are the top future of work trends in 2026

Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace forces CHROs must navigate in 2026: HR’s changing – and expanding – mandate, the AI-enabled workforce, mounting pressure for growth and the shifting employment deal,” says Emily Rose …

World of Work in 2026: our top trends for the year ahead

How will the workplace shape up this year as organisations grapple with new metrics for employee performance, increasingly blurred lines between physical and digital infrastructure, and a challenging path to the future of work? WORKTECH Academy’s new report, The World of Work in 2026, presents 20 trends that illustrate core priorities and considerations for organisations in the year ahead. The trends outlined in this report suggest that 2026 cou…

Gartner Identifies the Top Future of Work Trends for CHROs in 2026

13 January 2026 — Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. "This year's predictions address significant workplace forces CHROs must navigate in 2026: HR's changing - and expanding - mandate, the AI-enabled workforce, mounting pr…