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Five HR predictions for 2026 

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), shifting workforce expectations and tighter regulation are reshaping the human resources (HR) landscape.   Here, Dr Jonathan Lord, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Salford Business School, outlines five trends he expects to influence HR practice in 2026 and beyond.  1. AI becomes deeply embedded in recruitment and procurement […]