Research digested: 2026 Work Trend Index Annual Report: Agents, human agency, and the opportunity for every organization, Microsoft
About the research A survey of 20,000 AI-using knowledge workers across 10 markets Key findings Microsoft argues the next phase of AI adoption is less about deploying tools and more about redesigning organisations around “human agency” and AI agents....Read more >
Research digested: Work on what matters, Ipsos Karian and Box UK
About the research This research is based on a survey of 5,000 UK employees aged 18–75 working in organisations with 250+ employees. Key findings Employees can handle change – but question whether it helps More than two in three...Read more >
Research digested: The 2026 Reality Check: AI at Work Report, G-P (Globalization Partners)
About the research A survey of 2,850 executives across the US, Germany, Singapore, Australia and France, including 500 US HR professionals. Key findings AI enthusiasm is giving way to pressure-testing and ROI scrutiny. While 100% of surveyed executives use...Read more >
Research digested: Employee Communications Report 2026 (Global Edition), Gallagher
About this research Foe this research, Gallagher surveyed more than 1,300 communications and HR professionals across 40 countries. The US accounted for 51% of respondents and the UK & Europe 36%. The survey took place between September and November...Read more >
Research digested: 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer: Trust Amid Insularity, Edelman
About this research Edelman’s annual trust research surveyed 33,938 people across 28 countries. This year’s theme is trust at a time when people are becoming more insular. Key findings Global Trust Index increased to 57 (+1 point) with trust...Read more >
Research Digested: L&D in the Workforce Transformation Age: What Learning Leaders Need to Know, Obrizum
About this research Obrizum surveyed 302 senior L&D decision-makers (152 in the UK and 150 in the US) (p.3) in large enterprises (5,000+ employees; $1bn+ revenue). Key findings 93% say workforce transformation is a top three priority and 55%...Read more >
Research digested: What 81,000 people want from AI, Anthropic
About this research Anthropic asked four questions to Claude.ai users: What’s the last thing you used an AI chatbot for? If you could wave a magic wand, what would AI do for you? Has AI ever taken a step...Read more >
Research digested: State of Digital Learning Report 2026: Moving beyond experimentation to build sustainable skills, systems, and leadership at scale, LearningPool
About this research LearningPool surveyed 200+ L&D professionals in enterprise organisations and 600+ learners in a corporate environment to understand the state of digital learning in corporates. Digital learning is seen as critical, but delivery confidence is low 95%...Read more >
Research digested: 2026 Global Human Capital Trends: From tensions to tipping points: Choosing the human advantage, Deloitte Insights
About this research Deloitte’s annual flagship research surveyed more than 3,000 business and HR leaders plus 6,000 workers, managers and executives to understand the people trends impacting on organisations. Key findings Speed and adaptability are becoming the primary competitive...Read more >
Research digested – 2026 LinkedIn Talent Report – The Talent Velocity Advantage, Linkedin
About this research LinkedIn surveyed 1,240 talent professionals and 607 learners across the globe to find out what talent leaders are doing to support workforce development. As a part of the research, LinkedIn also analysed platform data derived from...Read more >
