1、Global Talent Trends 2026Driving exponential performance:Solving the human-machine equationIntroduction:A year where only exponential performance will doIn 2026,the velocity and volatility of change will likely not abate as organizations continue to strive for growth amid uncertainty.But that growth
2、 value creation,agility and productivity is increasingly harder to come by:markets are mature,competition is global,disruptors move fast and risk is heightened.To remain competitive,organizations need every facet of the business performing at its peak.Exponential performance isnt just essential:its
3、existential.The pressure to deliver exponential improvements in economic performance through greater agility,productivity,efficiency and impact is intensifying for leaders,HR professionals and employees alike.Yet this years Global Talent Trends study reveals that alignment is breaking down.Leaders a
4、re pushing harder for productivity and efficiency,while investors favor organizations with AI-enabled,digital-first cultures that are built to deliver sustained performance.Both ambitions,however,are at risk of being thwarted by a depleted workforce and HR functions that remain siloed and disconnect
5、ed from business priorities.To unlock exponential performance and ensure sustainable growth,organizations must act now,intentionally redesigning work,processes and operating models to create the systems that will enable success for all stakeholders.Now is the time for bold bets.Organizations that tr
6、ansform to maximize human and machine capability will win big;the rest will be left in the dust.2 Mercer Global Talent Trends 2026Global Talent Trends is based on a survey of approximately 12,000 respondents(C-suite executives,HR leaders,investors and employees).It uncovers four trends as critical l