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Research & Insights Shaping the Future of HR

Explore how HR is changing, what makes HR effective, and what comes next. Grounded in original research, real-world HR data, and the expertise of AIHR’s Advisory team, these insights turn what is happening across the profession into practical guidance for what HR leaders should do next.

Informed by real HR challenges & realities

Designed to move  HR forward

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Research Rooted in the Reality of HR

Built by HR, for HRAIHR’s Advisory team brings together seasoned HR leaders, practitioners, researchers, and specialists with deep, real-world experience across the profession.

Strengthened by data and expert partners Original research draws on AIHR data, external HR experts, and trusted data and research partners.

Turned into proprietary HR modelsInsights power practical frameworks like the T-Shaped HR Competency Model and 5SL HR Effectiveness Model, used by thousands of organizations.

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Latest HR Research

Explore selected research and perspectives shaping how HR works today, and where the profession is heading next.

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HR Insights

Evidence-backed perspectives on the challenges, shifts, and opportunities shaping HR and the world of work.

Is HR Ready for AI? AIHR's data reveals the state of HR's AI Readiness

Research

Is HR Ready for AI? The Gap Between Belief and Readiness

HR doesn’t have an “AI adoption” problem. HR has a readiness problem. Across 334 HR teams, we see the same pattern: HR leaders strongly believe AI will reshape the function… 11 minutes

Infographic depicting the 5 predictions for How HR leads must build capability

5 HR Predictions: How HR Leaders Must Build Capability

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A comparison of traditional L&D vs next-practice L&D shows a shift from building courses to developing capability.

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The Evolution of Learning and Development in 2026 and Beyond: From Courses to Capability

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Infographic depicting the talent operating model gap

The Talent Operating Model Gap: Why HR Strategies Built on Abundant Labor Are Breaking

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HR Webinars

Join AIHR experts and leading practitioners as they unpack emerging HR topics, research findings, and what they mean in practice.

LIVE WEBINAR

The Post-AI HRBP Model: Designing for Impact, Not Just Adoption

Your organization is moving on AI. Is your HRBP model truly built for where it's going? What does AI transformation actually require of your HRBP model, and how do you...

Redefining HR: Capability Gaps, AI & The Future of the HR Function

Why Your HR Operating Model Isn’t Built for AI (Yet)

HR’s AI Upskilling Trap: Why Investment Isn’t Translating to Transformation

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HR Reports

Original research and analysis that turns HR and workforce data into practical insights, benchmarks, and recommendations.

Guide

The Talent Acquisition Capability-First Transformation Roadmap

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Expert HR Speakers,
Tailored to Your Event.

Book an AIHR expert to challenge thinking, share practical insights, and spark new ideas. Our sessions cover the topics shaping HR today, from AI and strategy to transformation and the future of work.

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HR Dialogues

Candid conversations with HR leaders and experts about the questions, tensions, and decisions shaping the profession.

HR DIALOGUE

How Can HR Improve Employee Engagement? Three Elements To Align

Compared to traditional talent management, employee-led talent management enables employees to co-create their career journeys.

HR DIALOGUE

How Employee-Led Talent Management Shifts Career Ownership to Employees

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HR in the Boardroom: How To Build Executive Presence

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Building a Collaborative Culture: Why & How HR Can Use Team-Based Play

HR DIALOGUE

Training Measurement for Impact: Moving From Activity to Learning Value

HR DIALOGUE

AI in HR Decision-Making: How To Create Better, Fairer People Outcomes

HR DIALOGUE

Culture and Strategy Alignment: How To Achieve Successful Execution

HR DIALOGUE

HR Business Partner Skills of the Future: How Organizations Should Develop Their HRBPs

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External Contributions

A look into research in collaboration with our partners & other leading HR organizations.

Reimagining the Talent Experience. Beyond Moments that MatterA positive employee experience is no longer enough to ensure talent engagement and retention. Today's workforce has similar expectations to consumers, holding employers to the same standards as their favorite brands and products.

3 Business Cases for Using AI Within Talent Management

Diversity starts at home: Addressing the diversity dilemma within the Human Resources profession

Tactical HR: The Missing Link in Execution

HR Self-Assessments

Take on our self-diagnostics to benchmark your HR function and get tailored recommendations.

AI Readiness Assessment: Is your HR function ready for AI?

Discover where your HR function stands on AI adoption, identify readiness gaps, and uncover the capabilities needed to move forward.

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HRBP Impact Assessment: How strategic are your HRBPs?

Evaluate strategic capabilities, identify critical gaps, and benchmark your performance against modern HR operational models.

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T-Shaped Assessment: How effective is your HR Function?

Benchmark HR capabilities against the T-Shaped HR framework and identify the skills your team needs to build for greater impact.

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From insights to action

Put AIHR Research to Work in Your Organization

The same research, data, frameworks, and HR expertise behind AIHR’s insights also power the work of the Advisory team. Applied to your organizational context, they help identify what needs to change, where to focus, and how to turn evidence into action.

Diagnose with Evidence

Assess your HR function using research-backed frameworks, benchmarks, and data.

Set the right HR priorities 

Combine outside-in insight with your organizational context to focus on the changes that will create the greatest impact.

Move from Insights to Execution

Turn findings into practical action across HR strategy, operating model, capability, and transformation.

EXPLORE AIHR ADVISORY

Expert Guidance From Experienced HR Leaders

Dr Dieter Veldsman

Chief HR Scientist

Dr. Dieter Veldsman is AIHR’s Chief HR Scientist and former Group CHRO with 18+ years of global leadership experience. A strategic advisor, award-winning practitioner, and academic, he helps executive teams future-proof HR through evidence-based people strategies, organizational design, and thought leadership on the future of work.

Dr. Marna van der Merwe

Lead HR Subject Matter Expert

Dr. Marna van der Merwe leads Thought Leadership at AIHR, combining 15+ years of HR expertise with deep research in Talent and Career Management. A registered Organizational Psychologist and global speaker, she helps HR leaders align people strategy with business impact and build sustainable employee experience strategies.

Erik van Vulpen

Co-founder & Dean of AIHR

Erik van Vulpen is the Founder and Dean of AIHR, the world’s leading platform for HR upskilling. A global expert in AI-driven HR, people analytics, and HR innovation, he empowers organizations to build future-ready HR capabilities that drive strategic, data-informed, and technology-enabled business outcomes.

Suhail Ramkilawan

Senior HR Solutions Advisor

Suhail Ramkilawan is a Senior Solutions Advisor at AIHR with 10+ years of experience in HR and consulting. A specialist in assessment strategy, talent management, and HR capability building, he advises organizations on aligning people strategy, skills, and technology to accelerate business and HR transformation.

Wihan de Wet

Lead HR Expert

Wihan de Wet is an Organizational Psychologist and HR professional with global consulting and corporate experience. As AIHR’s HR Expert Lead, he helps organizations turn proven HR practices into actionable solutions. A former KPMG Associate Director, he specializes in organizational development, leadership development, and HR transformation.

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Research & Insights Shaping the Future of HR

Research Rooted in the Reality of HR

Latest HR Research

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Leading HR Newsletter

HR Insights

Is HR Ready for AI? The Gap Between Belief and Readiness

5 HR Predictions: How HR Leaders Must Build Capability

The Evolution of Learning and Development in 2026 and Beyond: From Courses to Capability

The Talent Operating Model Gap: Why HR Strategies Built on Abundant Labor Are Breaking

HR Webinars

The Post-AI HRBP Model: Designing for Impact, Not Just Adoption

Redefining HR: Capability Gaps, AI & The Future of the HR Function

Why Your HR Operating Model Isn’t Built for AI (Yet)

HR’s AI Upskilling Trap: Why Investment Isn’t Translating to Transformation

HR Reports

State of HR 2026: Defining the Next Challenge

The HR Leader’s Guide to AI in Practice

The HR Leader’s Guide to AI Use Cases

The Post-AI HRBP Model

TA Capability Gap Assessment

The Talent Acquisition Capability-First Transformation Roadmap

Expert HR Speakers, Tailored to Your Event.

HR Dialogues

How Can HR Improve Employee Engagement? Three Elements To Align

How Employee-Led Talent Management Shifts Career Ownership to Employees

HR in the Boardroom: How To Build Executive Presence

Building a Collaborative Culture: Why & How HR Can Use Team-Based Play

Training Measurement for Impact: Moving From Activity to Learning Value

AI in HR Decision-Making: How To Create Better, Fairer People Outcomes

Culture and Strategy Alignment: How To Achieve Successful Execution

HR Business Partner Skills of the Future: How Organizations Should Develop Their HRBPs

External Contributions

HR Self-Assessments

AI Readiness Assessment: Is your HR function ready for AI?

HRBP Impact Assessment: How strategic are your HRBPs?

T-Shaped Assessment: How effective is your HR Function?

Put AIHR Research to Work in Your Organization

Diagnose with Evidence

Set the right HR priorities

Move from Insights to Execution

Expert Guidance From Experienced HR Leaders

Let’s discuss your project

Leading HR Newsletter

Expert HR Speakers,
Tailored to Your Event.

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