Deloitte – Global Human Capital Trends: From Tensions to Tipping Points, 2026

The report focuses on global human capital trends for 2026, emphasizing the evolving relationship between humans and machines, the impact of AI on work and decision-making, organizational transformation, and the need for agility and adaptability in the workforce.

It highlights critical tensions organizations face such as control vs. empowerment, stability vs. agility, and automation vs. augmentation. The report also notes that 7 in 10 business leaders prioritize being fast and nimble to adapt to changing business, customer, or market needs, with success driven by accelerating orchestration of people and resources and increasing adaptability to change and speed.