People + Strategy Journal
Winter 2026 Issue: The Way Forward
This new edition of the journal examines the evolving risks facing organizations — from geopolitical disruption to insider threats — and the critical role HR leaders play in navigating this new world of uncertainty.
Editor’s note: People + Strategy has gone fully digital! The quarterly magazine will now be delivered through a dynamic, web-based interactive platform. Check it out!
Features
A decorated U.S. intelligence officer gives HR the playbook for managing the one risk technology can’t fix …. people.
The former CEO of Boeing Defense, Space, and Security offers a CHRO survival guide to “black swan” events.
As more organizations grow their global footprint, here’s an HR leader’s roadmap for international expansion.
Three HR executives reflect on their career-defining risks — and the lessons learned.
SHRM’s lead economist explores how labor shortages and AI-driven disruption will collide in 2026.
Four university CHROs on reimagining HR for this moment in higher education.
Inside the award-winning HR makeover by Cook County, America’s second-largest county.
How organizations can embrace AI to distribute decision-making and reimagine work.
Qualcomm’s CHRO discusses how to support employees amid all the outside disruption and risk.
Departments
A Q&A with Darnell Lee, the top HR official for the U.S. House of Representatives
People + Strategy Podcast
In-depth insights and practical business strategies from some of the world’s top HR executives and thought leaders. Discover the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the HR landscape — and how you can maximize your value and influence as an HR leader. New episodes every other Friday.
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A twice-monthly e-newsletter, the EN:Brief empowers you to navigate the evolving world of work with insights on leadership, including acquisition, compliance, DE&I, hybrid work, culture, and more. Trust the EN:BRIEF to be your guide towards HR success.
Here is a snapshot of the leader focused topics you can expect:
- Acquisition & Talent Development
- Compliance
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employment Law
- HR Technology
- Hybrid Work
- Workplace Culture & Retention
- and more
About the Journal
People + Strategy is a highly respected quarterly journal that delivers the most current theory, research and practice in strategic human resource management. It consistently ranks among the top benefits in surveys among the SHRM Executive Network members. The publication focuses on HR best practices that help executives consistently improve HR performance and drive organizational development and effectiveness.
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