AI is no longer something talent leaders are evaluating from a distance. It’s already shaping how work gets done. That makes early 2026 an important window. The priorities you set now will influence how confidently your organization navigates what comes next. This is not about predicting the future. It’s about focusing on the fundamentals that matter most right now
AI Download: Handpicked Headlines (12•16•25)
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Our job is to keep our finger on the pulse of what’s happening with Talent in the Age of AI. These are some of the stories I’ve been reading lately — handpicked headlines that stood out and are shaping the conversation around talent and learning.
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