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The Future of HR: How Workforce Expectations Are Reshaping HR Strategy
August 12, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET | 1 SHRM Credit
1 hr session
The role of HR has changed. Has your strategy kept up?
HR is no longer just responsible for payroll, hiring, and compliance. Today’s HR leaders are expected to influence workforce strategy, improve employee experience, support organizational growth, navigate increasing regulatory complexity, and help organizations adapt to constant change.
At the same time, employers are facing unprecedented challenges:
- Rising healthcare and workforce costs
- Increasing compliance demands
- Lean HR teams with expanding responsibilities
- Workforce burnout and retention concerns
- Rapid advances in AI and workplace technology
- Shifting employee expectations around flexibility, wellbeing, and career growth
As workforce demands continue to evolve, many organizations are reevaluating whether their current HR strategies, support structures, and workforce infrastructure are built for the future.
Join Paul Carelis, VP of HR Services at MP: Wired for HR, and Lisa Minuta Gorke, Chief HR Officer & Consultant at OneDigital, for a strategic discussion on how the role of HR is changing, what employers are being asked to manage today, and how organizations can build more agile, scalable workforce strategies for the years ahead.
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What You’ll Learn
During this webinar, Paul Carelis and Lisa Minuta Gorke will discuss:
- How workforce expectations have transformed the role of HR from an administrative function into a strategic business partner
- The biggest challenges employers are facing today, including retention, employee experience, compliance complexity, and workforce wellbeing
- Why organizations are reevaluating traditional HR structures and support models
- How leading employers are adapting their workforce strategies to meet evolving business and employee needs
- Emerging trends shaping the future of HR, including AI, workforce analytics, benefits strategy, and organizational agility
- Key questions every organization should be asking to ensure their HR strategy is prepared for what’s next
What You’ll Leave With
- A clearer understanding of how the role of HR is evolving
- Insight into workforce trends impacting employers today and in the future
- Practical ideas for strengthening your organization’s HR strategy
- A framework for evaluating whether your current HR infrastructure and support model can support future growth
Why This Webinar Matters
The workforce has changed—and the expectations placed on HR have changed with it.
Whether you’re evaluating your current HR strategy, planning for growth, navigating workforce challenges, or preparing for the future of work, this webinar will provide practical insights and strategic perspectives from two experienced HR leaders who work directly with employers every day.
Join Paul Carelis and Lisa Minuta Gorke for an engaging conversation on what the future of HR looks like—and what organizations should be doing now to prepare.