Reports - 2026
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June
Focus: Psychosocial hazards in the workplace
Workplace psychosocial risk is rising on the HR agenda.
This report examines the leading cause of psychosocial risks in Australian workplaces, what tactics organisations are using to minimise psychosocial risks, and in which areas of HR practice psychosocial risk considerations are most commonly incorporated.
Also includes the latest data on employment intentions, recruitment activity, redundancy trends, turnover and wage expectations.
April
Australian organisations are navigating an amplified level of workforce change. New AHRI research shows employers are increasingly managing the “5Rs” – recruitment, retention, reskilling, reorganisation, and redundancies – simultaneously, not as isolated activities, but as a coordinated response to economic uncertainty, skills disruption, and rapid technological change. Learn more
March
The report for the first quarter of 2026 points to a moderation in employment growth expectations, with hiring activity easing from recent highs. While overall employment intentions remain positive, employers are taking a more cautious approach amid economic uncertainty and rising inflation expectations. Organisations remain strongly committed to skills development, particularly in technical, leadership and AI capability, with investment in training continuing to rise. The report also highlights ongoing challenges for HR leaders, including persistent leadership capability gaps and renewed wage pressures despite weak productivity growth. Learn more
January
What’s on HR’s Radar for 2026
This report explores the economic, technological and workforce signals shaping the HR agenda over the year ahead. Drawing on AHRI research and broader policy and labour-market trends, the report highlights five critical areas demanding HR attention – from future skills and responsible AI adoption to management capability, psychosocial risk and the growing expectations placed on the profession. Designed as a practical horizon-scanning tool, the report helps HR professionals anticipate change, prioritise action and position HR as a strategic driver of productivity, workforce resilience and organisational performance in 2026.
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