2026 Imperatives: Understanding The Biggest HR Transformation In Decades

This week we launch our Imperatives for 2026, and I discuss the 11 top issues you face and how HR, as we know it, is going to radically change. Our research shows that 30-40% of today’s HR roles will go away, soon to be automated by AI agents and Superagents.

Read today’s news release for more details.

This podcast explains the transformative impact of enterprise AI on human resources, emphasizing the redefinition of HR roles, the emergence of super agents, and the future of work. It highlights the need for organizations to adapt to these changes by focusing on employee engagement and the development of super workers, ultimately leading to enhanced productivity and organizational growth.

Major Messages

• AI is redefining what HR does and how it operates.
• We are in the early stages of a technology revolution with AI.
• AI can analyze unstructured data, making HR more strategic.
• The concept of superagents will change HR technology.
• Many HR roles will evolve rather than disappear due to AI.
• Employee engagement is at a low despite advancements in health and longevity.
• Organizations must continuously care for and support their employees.
• The workforce is becoming more independent and less tied to a single employer.
• AI will create opportunities for super workers who leverage technology effectively.
• Companies must rethink talent management to retain top talent.

Your Personal Transformation

Each of these 11 topics represent a learning opportunity for business and HR professionals. We’ve built an entire AI-powered learning experience and Supertutor in Galileo to help. We encourage you to get Galileo to dig in and apply these topics to your job, your company, and your career.

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Chapters

• (00:00:00) - The 2026 Imperatives for Enterprise AI in Human Resources and Human
• (00:01:00) - The Future of AI Is Here
• (00:04:32) - The 'Super Agent'
• (00:05:41) - Will HR Jobs Go Away?
• (00:06:43) - The second part of the people equation
• (00:09:00) - The era of superworkers and super-Workers