Adecco Group

Chief human resources officers need to adopt a leadership approach similar to that of a chief executive officer when considering the implementation of artificial intelligence agents for internal mobility.

Discussions at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos indicated a significant shift where workforce strategy has become a central focus for executive agendas, requiring human resources leaders to prioritize people investment.

The number of future-ready workers has tripled in the last year, but employers are struggling to maintain pace, necessitating a strategic investment case for reskilling over replacement.