Workplace Intelligence Forecast 2026: 10 Trends Shaping the Future of Work

Join Dan Schawbel, Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence, and Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be Yourself At Work, for an exclusive look at the Workplace Trends 2026 Forecast.

For 14 years, this annual report has guided millions of professionals in understanding the trends disrupting and reshaping their careers. This year’s forecast draws on insights from nearly 30,000 employees, HR leaders, C-suite executives, managers, IT leaders, and legal experts, exploring critical topics including AI’s impact on skills and learning, workforce consolidation amid hiring freezes, and the rising costs of healthcare. 

Discover the forces driving a more flexible, automated, and intelligent workplace and learn practical strategies to adapt and thrive in 2026 and beyond.

Session Objectives:

• Identify the top 10 workplace trends shaping 2026 and their implications for employees, managers, and leaders.
• Understand how AI is widening the skills gap and transforming learning and development programs.
• Examine the impact of hiring freezes and workforce consolidation on organizational strategy and talent planning.
• Explore how rising healthcare costs are affecting employers and workers and strategies to mitigate these challenges.
• Gain actionable insights for creating a more flexible, automated, and intelligent workplace that aligns with evolving economic, technological, and cultural forces.