Industry intelligence for people leaders

ISSUE NO. 39 · WEEK 40, 2026

HR Leadership Weekly

Industry intelligence for people leaders

Section archive

Tag: HR Tech Investment

  • The HR Tech Budget in 2026: Where Companies Are Investing

    HR technology spending in 2026 is at a record high, with enterprises averaging $1,200 per employee per year on HR technology — up 18% from 2025. But where that money is going is revealing: while traditional HCM platforms continue to consume the…

  • May 2026 HR Tech Market Outlook: What Q1 Data Reveals About the Year Ahead

    By May 2026, Q1 data from the HR technology market was painting a clear picture: the platform consolidation that began in 2024 had accelerated, AI capability was now table stakes for enterprise HCM providers, and the skills-based organization was transitioning from initiative…