SHRM's 2026 Forecast: What EN Members Say Will Transform HR
SHRM recently released a list of seven HR trends. We spoke to SHRM Executive Network Members to see what resonated and how leaders plan to approach these topics in the year ahead, from artificial intelligence hype to polyworking and AI coaching.
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Drew Holler, former senior vice president of associate experience at Walmart, where he worked for 20 years in operations and supply chain. He’s now the CHRO at the homebuilder Lennar. Holler explains how a focus on process, technology, and first-principles helped Lennar centralize HR, streamline routine work, and redirect teams toward higher-value, “inspired” work.
The most effective C-suites are powered by leaders who collaborate seamlessly across boundaries. The Fall 2025 edition of the People + Strategy journal highlights the strategies CHROs use today to effectively strengthen connections with their CEO, CFO, CIO, and boards to drive influence, shape strategy, and transform the workplace.
HR executives are closing out 2025 with a more cautious view of the employment landscape. Despite the growing adoption of artificial intelligence and its promised efficiency gains, expectations for productivity improvements remain modest. As the labor market cools and economic pressures intensify, executives are preparing for a difficult start to 2026 marked by uncertainty.
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Insights from SHRM’s 2026 Global Workplace Culture Report
Discover the latest insights shaping the future of work. Join the SHRM Executive Network on Wednesday, February 18, at noon ET for an exclusive discussion of the 2026 Global Workplace Culture Report. This comprehensive report examines how organizational culture influences behaviors, values, and outcomes across diverse countries, industries, and organizational contexts. In this session, we will explore SHRM’s global culture model and provide an in-depth look at the eight organizational culture types, their defining characteristics, and their prevalence worldwide. Attendees will gain insights into how different organizational cultures align with specific organizational outcomes and learn how to apply these findings to better understand and strengthen the cultures within their own organizations.
Speaker
Tatiana Godoi
Chief Human Resources Officer, Universal Corporation
As Chief Human Resources Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), Tatiana Godoi leads the company’s global people strategy where she aligns talent, culture, and organizational design to meet business objectives and long term growth.
Appointed in 2025, she has more than 20 years of experience leading large scale HR transformation across North America, Latin America, and global corporate functions. Prior to Universal, Godoi held senior HR leadership roles at Kerry and Mars, supporting portfolio shifts, M&A, operating model redesign, and leadership capability building.
Tatiana holds an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral, post MBA studies from the Kellogg School of Management, and is certified in Change Management by Prosci.
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Trends & Thought Leadership
This data brief introduces new labor shortage measures that incorporate the idea that occupations in demand at any given point in time may not align with the occupational experience of unemployed job seekers. By incorporating this “occupational mismatch” barrier, these new metrics demonstrate that the extent and nature of the current labor shortage is far more complex than generally assumed.
To remain competitive and drive innovation, organizations must harness the full potential of their workforce. Women, who represented nearly half of the employed population in February 2025, play a critical and transformative role in today’s labor market. This research report highlights seven key realities shaping women’s experiences at work, and offers actionable guidance.
Since 1948, the number of Americans ages 65 and older has increased by 457%, exponentially more than any other age group, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Workers 65 and older are now the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. workforce, making it essential for HR professionals to understand the dynamics of this growing talent pool.
This research explores L&D executives’ top priorities for workforce and leadership development in the year ahead, the challenges they face, and their expectations for the evolving L&D and workplace landscape. This research sheds light on how these leaders are addressing skills gaps and building forward-thinking strategies to prepare their organizations for the future.
Upcoming In-Person Experiences
Registration to select in-person events are included with your SHRM Executive Network membership. To ensure an exclusive and elevated experience, seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
ENX | June 15 – 16, 2026
SHRM26 | June 16 – 19, 2026
Orlando, FL
Exclusively for SHRM Executive Network members, this in-person event brings together the top tier of HR leadership for advanced executive programming, peer-to-peer connection, and conversations you won’t find anywhere else.
September 23 – 25, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
An exclusive event for SHRM Executive Network members offering a unique opportunity to collaborate, tackle macro challenges, and explore transformative ideas shaping the future of work.
November 15 – 18, 2026
Nashville, TN
The SHRM Linkage Institute equips high-potential leaders across industries with strategies, insights, and networks to accelerate growth and drive measurable business impact. Join the exclusive Executive Network member experience at the SHRM Linkage Institute.