It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for sharing 2026 predictions!

We asked HR leaders to share what they expect to see next year. From how the CHRO role and performance management will evolve, to how labor market shifts will impact employers, read on to see what they had to say, and how their predictions compare with those on your 2026 HR bingo card.

For more on HR leaders’ predictions for 2026, keep reading here.—PM

While many are still tinkering with new tech gadgets gifted to them during the holiday season by technophiles near and dear to their hearts, HR Brew is planning to ring in the new year in the tech deep end a little differently. We’re headed to the 2025 CES conference in Las Vegas with the Brew Crew.

CES is one of the biggest tech conferences in the US. (Last year’s event, which spanned multiple locations and venues, attracted a crowd of 142,465—that’s more than five times that of SHRM’s annual HR conference event.) The event is set to be filled with business leaders, industry analysts, and policymakers, all focused on new and emerging technologies and their practical applications.

HR Brew will tap into the pulse from Jan. 5–9, clocking keynotes, sessions, and expo exhibits that feature the latest tech innovations or platforms showing up at work. We’re focused on AI (surprise, surprise), the future of work, and policies shaping AI’s governance and how businesses are staying compliant in a rapidly transforming world.

We’ll be looking out for new HR technology that might change work or impact how HR pros perform their jobs. We’ve got our eye on a few categories, broadly speaking, that may pay the most dividends for the tech-savvy HR pro (or otherwise), like yourself.

For more on what HR Brew will be eyeing at CES, keep reading here.—AD