Boardroom Digest

Human Capital

4 articles

A CHRO presenting strategic human capital imperatives to a board of directors in a futuristic boardroom with data visualizations.
Human Capital

What Are CHRO Strategic Imperatives for Human Capital Leadership in 2026?

Demand for policy analysis, research, and development skills in CHRO job postings increased by 60% from 2018 to the first half of 2024, while skills pertaining to labor compliance jumped over 90% in d

Siobhan O'Malley·June 30, 2026
Human capital leaders strategizing in a modern office as AI interfaces begin to reshape workstations, symbolizing the urgent need for adaptation to new workplace roles by 2026.
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Human capital leaders must prepare for AI's new workplace roles by 2026.

93% of jobs are already disrupted by artificial intelligence, a seismic shift occurring six years ahead of 2023 projections, according to Fortune .

Siobhan O'Malley·June 19, 2026
Silhouette of a stressed payroll professional in a futuristic control room, surrounded by complex data, symbolizing the talent shortage and technological lag.
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The Payroll Talent Shortage: Are We Flying Blind in 2026?

Canada's payroll function significantly lags behind peer markets in digital maturity, cloud adoption, analytics, and AI-enabled payroll, creating a silent operational risk for businesses.

Siobhan O'Malley·June 8, 2026
A CHRO actively participates in a strategic board meeting, highlighting the importance of human capital in corporate decision-making.
Human Capital

CHROs must join boards to unlock true strategic value

Despite nearly 70% of public companies reporting increased CHRO engagement with their boards over the past three years, the prevalence of new directors with CHRO experience declined by over 30% in 202

Siobhan O'Malley·June 4, 2026