HR Transformation’s Capability Challenge: AI Adoption, Strategic Influence, and Workforce Change Survey Report

Published On:
June 24, 2026
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APQC
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Many HR organizations are strengthening their strategic role, but capability gaps continue to limit workforce decision support, transformation execution, and AI maturity.

Based on survey findings from HR leaders, this report highlights where organizations report progress in talent strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and AI adoption, as well as where data, analytics, automation, and change management capabilities remain uneven.

Key Takeaways

  • Confidence in talent strategy exceeds HR’s reported effectiveness in supporting enterprise-wide workforce decisions.
  • Cross-functional HR collaboration is advancing faster than change management capacity.
  • AI adoption is expanding, but enterprise-scale implementation and optimization remain limited.

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