HR leaders are already feeling the pressure of what’s coming next. This webinar explores the early signals shaping HR priorities for 2026, based on insights gathered from hundreds of HR professionals across roles and industries. Instead of predictions, we’ll focus on what HR leaders are actively rethinking today.
From workforce strategy and compliance confidence to capability gaps and resource strain, this session connects real responses to practical planning considerations you can apply as you prepare for the year ahead. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s emerging now and how to use those signals to guide smarter decisions without chasing trend hype.
Key Objectives:
- Identify emerging workforce, compliance, and capability priorities HR leaders are beginning to focus on as they plan for 2026.
- Understand where HR teams report the most uncertainty, risk, or lack of readiness heading into the next planning cycle.
- Apply early trend signals to inform practical planning, investment decisions, and leadership conversations.
Meet the Presenter
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Shari Simpson, Senior Manager Thought Leadership at Paylocity
Shari Simpson, EdD, is the host of HR Mixtape and a senior thought leadership leader at Paylocity. With over two decades of experience across training, talent, payroll, and employee relations, she brings curiosity, candor, and real-world perspective to every episode. Shari holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation, along with an MBA, MHRM, and SHRM-SCP certification.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.