HR Zone: HR Predictions for 2026
- Felicity Baker
- Mar 26
- 1 min read
The article in HR Zone magazine outlines a turbulent outlook for with its HR predictions for 2026. With rising grievances, declining trust, and ongoing disruption from AI and legal changes they describe as a “clusterbomb of challenges.” for HR in the coming year.
Within this context, Dr Jo Burrell predicts a significant shift in how organisations treat HR professionals themselves, arguing that after years of “invisible strain,” employers will begin to recognise the clear link between proper support and better mental health, retention, and performance in HR teams.
She suggests this will drive a move away from superficial wellbeing initiatives toward more structured, psychologically informed systems—such as formal supervision, clearer safeguards around emotional risk, and stronger organisational accountability—ultimately leading to meaningful investment in protecting HR professionals as a critical function that supports the entire workforce.
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