2026 Q1 Global Labor Market What is the state of the global labor market? Slow job creation, geopolitical instability, and waning consumer demand continue weakening the international labor market and
HR Tech Report
The HR Tech Report explores the key developments in HR technology, including new products, acquisitions, and funding announcements within the space. The report covers new technologies in workforce management, talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, and more. For deeper insights into HR technology developments, HRO Today has an interactive HR technology tracker. Each quarterly HR Tech Report is available to download below. The interactive HR technology tracker is also available for your own custom data queries.
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Future of Work and the Rise of Supergeneralists By Larry Basinait, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Research, HRO Today Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work, and with it,
Year-round, new technologies are developed and funded within the HR space. This quarterly report provides monthly updates to track movement within the HR technology sector and the innovation they bring.
What is the Worker Confidence Index? The Worker Confidence Index (WCI) measures employee attitudes, confidence levels, and overall security in their jobs. Unlike other indices, the WCI addresses the employee
2025-2026 CHRO Compensation: The Minority Report Research by Alexis Whyte As part of the 2025 CHRO Compensation study, HRO Today surveyed HR executives from North America and EMEA, asking questions
Is AI Solving TA Challenges? Research by Alexis Whyte HRO Today conducted a study of talent acquisition (TA) leaders across North America who are actively incorporating AI into their
The Worker Confidence Index (WCI) report examines changing attitudes and perspectives of the American worker. However, HRO Today's traditional WCI report is based on quarterly findings, found here, through
Top Concerns of CHROs 2026: From Experimentation to Execution Research by Larry Basinait The sixth annual Top Concerns of CHROs report captures insights from 259 senior HR leaders across North
2025 Q4 Global Labor Market Report Overview What is the state of the global labor market? Geopolitical tensions and lagging economic growth have weakened the global labor market. Unemployment continues
Total HR technology investment rose to $935 million in the fourth quarter, totaling $3.7 billion throughout 2025, a decrease of 40% year-over-year. HRO Today’s Human Resources New Technology summary includes
The Worker Confidence Index (WCI) increased slightly in the fourth quarter after a tumultuous year. American workers are feeling more confident, driven by increases in company leadership trust. In this
As HR expands and its top executive position, typically the CHRO, becomes an increasingly crucial part of the C-suite, HR executive compensation should evolve in tandem. But has compensation kept
The global labor market faced growing uncertainty, softening hiring momentum, and intensified trade pressures throughout the third quarter. Globally, unemployment varied as demand shifts with international policies and consumer spending.
Total investment and average investment decreased in Q3’2025, and is down 61% year-over-year, reflecting prolonged global economic uncertainty. HRO Today’s Human Resources New Technology summary features announcements and innovations by
In the third quarter of 2025, worker confidence fell. American workers are feeling less secure in their jobs, though confidence in upwards mobility hit its highest point this year. Interestingly,
