HR Trends 2026: AI in Human Resources, Up Close
AI in HR is no longer a pilot toy: it’s cutting hours, sharpening recruiting, and improving retention—if you rebuild workflows, lock down data, and run responsible AI governance with HR–IT collaboration.
AI Sales Tools: What Actually Changed in Ops
AI sales tools are shifting sales ops from manual coordination to intelligent orchestration: lead scoring cuts follow-up time (~60%), productivity can rise up to 30%, some teams close 25% faster, and agentic AI could let a 5-person team perform like 10 by 2026—if you integrate with your CRM, measure ROI, and keep humans in the judgment seat.
Operational Excellence: AI Transformation, Real Results
AI transformation works when it’s tied to measurable outcomes (cost-to-serve, downtime, energy efficiency) and supported by connected ecosystems, AI-backed workflows, and practical AI governance. Start small, integrate fast, and measure relentlessly.