The only constant in the world is no longer just change itself; it is how we design change. In this new era, organisations are making a difference not only through agility but also through the architecture of transformation. According to McKinsey's Global Workforce Report published at the end of 2025, 67% of companies are investing in AI-based HR technologies. 42% of these investments are focused directly on talent management, engagement and learning systems. These figures show that transformation now gains meaning not through technology alone, but through the union of people and technology.

Next Generation Work Architecture is the name of this holistic approach that redefines the future of work. Here, people are not just part of the system — they are at its heart. This architecture redefines the next generation talent cycle around learning, development, contribution and reskilling. Talent management is no longer a linear process from recruitment to retention, but a cyclical ecosystem: a human structure that continuously learns, continuously develops, and continuously creates value.

According to Gartner, by 2026, 74% of HR professionals will have to ‘redefine the role of human intuition in AI-supported decision-making processes.’ This means that leaders must not only adapt to change but also develop a new leadership skill that balances human intuition with data. Because artificial intelligence can accelerate processes, but only humans create meaning.

‘The future of HR is not about systems or structures; it's about creating human capability that outperforms technology.’ — Dave Ulrich, Honorary Keynote Speaker 2021-2025, Global HR Summit

PwC's Workforce of the Future report predicts that 30% of the workforce will be hybrid by 2026. This necessitates not only digital transformation but also the establishment of a cultural resilience architecture. In this new architecture of work, a company’s success is now measured not only by profitability but also by engagement, innovation rate and psychological capital levels. At this point, the role of leadership is more critical than ever. Every employee who is wholeheartedly committed to their company is the invisible force behind increased productivity and sustainable success. Smiling, inclusive, compassionate leaders grow the organisation's ‘psychological capital’ by supporting open communication, creativity and development. This leadership approach not only provides direction in a rapidly changing environment, but also builds trust and meaning.

At the Global HR Summit 2026, we will explore the future of work architecture together. We are on the cusp of a new era where the talent cycle is being redesigned, HR technologies and artificial intelligence support human potential, and transformation is turning into lasting success. At the summit, we will discuss the future through examples, data, and visionary approaches, focusing on AI-supported human decisions, transformation leadership, cultural resilience, employee experience, and corporate sustainability.

2026 is no longer the year of ‘managing change,’ but the year of becoming the architecture of change. Because the organisations of the future will be built not only with technology, but with people. And we will lay the cornerstones of this architecture together at the Global HR Summit 2026.

Are you ready?