2026 Human Capital Outlook: 5 Forces to Act On

As workforce expectations rise and business risks intensify, HR leaders need to act now to future-proof their people strategies. Aon’s 2026 Human Capital Outlook identifies five forces — from AI and skills transformation to healthcare costs, analytics, pay transparency, and retirement readiness — that will define success in the year ahead.

The report shows how organisations can use data and connected intelligence to balance performance, cost, and experience, rethink talent models, and build competitive advantage in a complex talent landscape.

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