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HR Strategies for 2026
Author: Dr. Nikhil Rao Shelar
Category: HR Voice
Theme: Future of HR | Workforce Strategy | Employee Experience
About the Author
Dr. Nikhil Rao Shelar is a seasoned Human Resources leader with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries. He currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Maa Kudargarhi Group, bringing strategic HR leadership to organizational transformation and workforce engagement. Prior to this, Dr. Shelar has led HR functions at ABIS Exports India and other reputed organizations, specializing in talent strategy, employee experience, and HR operations. He holds a PhD in HR Development from Rai University and an MBA in HR & Finance. Dr. Shelar actively shares insights on HR trends, workforce well-being, and future-focused people strategies.
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Introduction
By 2026, the HR shaping organization with growth in technology, employee expectations. Human resource departments are not only bothered with the hiring, and payroll process but also with forming a cultures that promote employee engagement & employee experience and better workforce well-being.
Upcoming HR Trends for 2026
The Remote and Hybrid Work Revolution
In 2026, employees are more health conscious with Fit Health – Fit Mind concept and the demand for this type of job will be also expected. Hybrid work demands flexible work policies from HR departments in allowing workers to work from different locations without degrading the company culture and productivity. Flexible scheduling allows workers to manage work hours so that personal and professional duties can be balanced. Making remote onboarding processes more engaging with interactive experiences. New Labour Wage Code is also play a vital role towards workforce social benefits.
Focus on Employees’ Well-being and Mental Health
Employee well-being has gained enormous recognition. And now latest HR trends should also include and introduce wellness plans for employees both mental and physical. Employees are increasingly seeking a job that offers more than just financial rewards but also rewards for their physical, mental, and emotional health. Job seekers are looking for the job from companies that prioritize and care about their employee’s mental health. From support for mental health to flexible work arrangements, HR departments function now on a full stance on well-being. Include yoga classes, Meditation, fitness classes, stress management workshops, etc in action plan.
Technology and Automation in HR
The advancement of technology and automation has greatly affected the future of HR. Time-consuming activities require greater time in the entire process of HR. Automation & technology will be the market choice for all business verticals. Companies can also create other Automation tools for performance management, payroll, and employee development to make their job easier. But Technology is helps to organizations for smooth integration & operations of the core works.
Upskilling and Reskilling through L&D
HR teams need to create a learning culture that equips employees with learning about the latest trends and technologies. Developing internal training and e-learning platforms to keep employees constantly learning. Track internal/external data to identify skill gaps within your workforce and design a training program to bridge this gap. Inform the employees about other jobs in the organization so that career movement is encouraged by internal relocations. This will helps us enhancement of Knowledge, Skills & Attitude towards betterment of the organization.
Employee Experience and Engagement
The employee’s experience should also be of great importance as the stakeholder’s experience. HR strategies for 2026 must also be aimed at creating a friendly and interesting environment in the company. It helps employees to stay long-term in your organization. Create channels for feedback to allow the employees to continually voice their concerns and suggestions. Developing practices of recognition to reward employees for their achievements, contributions, and milestones. This will helps to identify the GAPs & after resolution of the GAPs will increase the Employees’ Retention in the organization.
Conclusion
HR driven organization will be the leading better future of the organization for betterment & future augmentation of the new opportunities. HR aligned the business line with Organizational Effectiveness for upgraded features of market trends.
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