Human Capital Insights 2026

People-Powered Transformation: From Insight to Impact – Transformation succeeds when people, data and technology evolve together.

Business transformation in 2026 is being redefined at every industry level by the same underlying dynamic: technology adoption has outpaced workforce readiness, operating-model redesign and leadership capability.

Aon’s 2026 Human Capital Trends Study highlights the tension: 73% of organisations are deploying AI, but only 18% have meaningfully reskilled their workforce. This gap is compounded by rising costs, demographic shifts, and increasing pressure on total rewards, mobility, and employee experience.

At the same time, organisations face a critical disconnect between data-led transformation strategies and the lived experience of employees, exposing a widening gap between ambition and readiness.

Aon’s 2026 Human Capital Insights Virtual Conference is taking place on the mornings of 9–10 September 2026. This conference brings together C-suite and HR leaders to address one critical question:

Is your workforce as ready and as sustainable as your transformation ambition?

What you will get out of the conference:

• Forward-looking perspectives on HR trends shaping the future of work and total rewards.
• As multi-generational workforces and delayed retirements create complex challenges in benefits design, succession planning and career development, we’ll share practical strategies for building adaptable and growth-ready workforces.
• Provide HR leaders with a clear understanding of current employee sentiment, strategic challenges and actionable approaches to align total rewards with business outcomes.
• Real-world examples from peers navigating similar challenges in a changing global landscape.
• Opportunities to connect during interactive Q&A sessions.