HR in 2026: Key Challenges & Priorities with Craig McCoy | HR Connection Group

Описание: HR in 2026: Key Challenges & Priorities with Craig McCoy | HR Connection Group

What are the biggest challenges facing HR leaders in 2026? Join Becky Norman from HRZone in conversation with Craig McCoy, Chair of HR Connection Group, as he shares insights from thousands of HR directors across the UK.

With over 40 years in HR and connections to 6,000 HR professionals nationwide, Craig reveals what's really keeping people leaders awake at night – and where the opportunities lie.

🎯 Key Topics Covered:

Economic Pressures & Employment Costs
• Impact of National Living Wage increases
• National Insurance contribution changes
• Business growth challenges in 2026

Employment Rights Bill Preparation
• Day-one employment rights
• Zero-hours contract changes
• Probation policy updates HR teams need now

Skills Shortages & Workforce Planning
• The £120 billion skills gap by 2030
• Immigration policy impacts on recruitment
• Strategic workforce planning strategies

AI Implementation in HR
• Moving from hype to real deployment
• Opportunities for HR leadership
• Balancing automation with workforce impact

Global Uncertainty & HR Strategy
• Geopolitical risks affecting UK businesses
• Defence sector growth implications
• Planning for accelerating change

💡 Practical Takeaways:
✓ How to demonstrate commercial value in challenging times
✓ Actions to take now for Employment Rights compliance
✓ Building talent pipelines amid skills shortages
✓ Leading AI implementation ethically
✓ Preventing HR professional burnout

Perfect for: HR Directors, Chief People Officers, HR Managers, People & Culture Leaders, CIPD members, and anyone involved in strategic HR planning.

🔗 Connect with Craig McCoy and HR Connection Group:
Website: londonhr.org
LinkedIn: Craig McCoy

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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Craig's HR journey and HR Connection Group
2:15 2025 review: main challenges for HR
4:30 Positive developments: AI implementation
5:45 Employment Rights Bill: are organisations prepared?
9:20 Skills gaps and the £120 billion cost
12:35 AI opportunities for HR leadership
15:10 Global uncertainty and HR implications
17:25 Advice for HR leaders in 2026
19:00 How to connect with HR Connection Group

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