2026 HR Trends Report

Leading Through Change: Human-Centric and Future Ready

An NFDA members-only virtual event.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
11:00 AM (Pacific) / 2:00 PM (Eastern)

Presented by: McLean & Company
Speaker: Will Howard - Practice Lead, HR Trends & AI

2026 HR Trends Report
In 2026, HR is being called to lead boldly through rapid change driven by AI transformation, economic uncertainty, and legislative shifts. Today's HR leaders must step forward with a human-centric focus—developing strong people leaders, reinforcing organization values, and collaborating across functions to guide their organizations through change.

By focusing on what matters most and the core drivers of organizational success, HR can build a resilient, connected workforce that thrives in an evolving environment.

Free for NFDA Members
NFDA partner McLean & Company will present the 2026 HR Trends Report in a free virtual program exclusively for NFDA members. This highly anticipated report is a vital resource for leaders looking to better understand the evolving HR landscape and make informed decisions that support thriving, inclusive workplaces.

During this program, McLean & Company will discuss the five pivotal trends shaping HR in 2026:

• HR in 2026: Leading Through Change
• Strengthening the Foundations of People Leadership
• Harnessing Culture for Strategic Impact
• Driving Success Through HR Collaboration
• Emerging HR Trends

This free virtual program is an NFDA members-only event. Registration is free, but RSVP is required.

About McClean & Company
McLean & Company is a global HR research and advisory firm. They partner with HR and leadership professionals by offering memberships that blend data‑backed diagnostics, best‑practice research, action plans, workshops, training, and personalized advisor support. Their solutions—including the new HR Benchmarking Advisory Service—help clients interpret metrics, drive measurable impact, and develop inclusive, strategic workplaces where both individuals and organizations thrive.

Learn more about the McLean & Company partnership and the valuable benefits available to NFDA members here.

NFDA Thanks Our Event Sponsors!

Become a sponsor!
$250 event sponsorship benefits include:

• Company listing on NFDA email and social media broadcasts promoting the events
• Company listing on the program web page
• Company thanked during event announcements

$750 annual sponsorship covers all four virtual programs in 2026.

• February 11, April 9, September 2, December 3

To become a sponsor add to your registration or email Jamie Adams.