2026 SHRM Priorities

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:49:41 GMT

National SHRM's Top 5 Workplace Priorities for 2026 is..

1. Shifting AI Regulations, Ethics, and Workforce Transformation

2. Escalating Costs and Design Complexity of Benefits

3. Mounting Workforce Shortages, Talent Gaps, and Economic Pressures

4. Evolving Workforce Compliance in a New Legal Environment

5. Pressing Future of Caregiving and Workforce Well-Being

Which ones (bullet points 1-5) do you feel impacts Indiana the most and why? And what do you think needs to be done?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:40:57 GMT

I would lean toward #3 - mounting workforce shortages, talent gaps, and economic pressures. I am a strong proponent of college education, but it's certainly not the only way to valuable career. Increasing the focus on apprenticeships and workforce readiness programs for young people is essential to help fill this gap (particularly in the skilled trades).

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:07:31 GMT

There's quite a few bills that related to the very things you talked about. When I get a moment, I'm going to look through the 2026 IGA HR- related bill tracker list I have to see where they landed. The Indiana Chamber, considering how much weight they tend to have in rulemaking, is pushing for these things as well!

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:10:29 GMT

Tracy- is this tracker available for other community members to view ?