Horizon Scanning 2025/2026

Are you prepared for the emerging HR landscape of 2025 and beyond?

Our comprehensive report identifies 12 pivotal trends reshaping global employment – from advancing DEI initiatives and pay transparency requirements to innovative wellbeing strategies that attract top talent. We also examine critical challenges facing multinational employers including global restructuring, managing a multi-generational workforce, and responding effectively to workplace activism.

Dive into our featured analysis on AI's revolutionary impact on workplace law. Drawing on insights from our international legal experts, we explore pressing compliance challenges, governance frameworks, and evolving regulatory landscapes across key jurisdictions. Gain valuable perspective on how AI will reshape employment relationships in the coming years and the legal preparations your organization should consider today.

Stay ahead of EU regulatory developments with our concise overview of current institutional priorities and upcoming legislative proposals that will impact your HR strategy and compliance requirements.

The report features a practical country-by-country guide to upcoming legal changes across EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions, featuring easy-to-follow guidance with a 'traffic light' system to help your organisation prioritise key issues.

Sector-specific commentaries are available to identify global trends which affect your business, and to make these topics ever more relevant to you and your organisation.

To view these insights, click on the relevant general and sectorised links below:

• General
• Automotive
• Aviation & Defence
• Energy & Utilities
• Financial Services
• Life Sciences & Healthcare
• Media, Entertainment & Sport
• Retail & Consumer
• Technology & Communications