Advisory Services Research: Activating HR’s Trusted Village (2025-2026)

Modern people management looks nothing like it did just five years ago. Today, human resources (HR) leaders are expected to drive strategic change, support burned-out workforces, adopt emerging technologies and foster organizational trust—all while navigating complex compliance and cultural challenges. As HR continues to evolve from an operational function to a strategic one, its leaders are shaping not just the workforce, but the future of work itself.

In this ‘Advisory Services Research: Activating HR’s Trusted Village’ report, we surveyed more than 1,000 advisors across five segments: accounting firms, banks, brokerages, consulting service providers and financial advisory firms.