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Turn proven practices from high-performing organizations into real execution through data, benchmarking, and executive advisory.

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HR Outlook

We have entered the Year of Progression. As AI becomes embedded across the enterprise, the real differentiator is no longer access to technology but the ability to align human potential with intelligent systems. HR Outlook 2026 examines how organizations are reimagining leadership, learning, inclusion, talent acquisition, and talent management to create sustainable, human-centered advantage.

Discover what the progressors are doing differently

Find What Works. Build Workforce Capability.

Human capital strategy isn’t one-size-fits-all. We combine proven practices, benchmarking, and advisory to help you apply what works inside your organization.

Proven Practice Intelligence

Access performance intelligence drawn from thousands of real-world initiatives. Our research shows what actually works, backed by data, benchmarking, and analyst guidance. Move from ideas to decisions with confidence.

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Capability Development

Build capability in the areas that matter most. Our certifications and courses are designed around proven practices in learning, leadership, talent, and HR. Develop skills that translate directly into business impact.

Certifications we offer

CTAS designation

Certified Talent Acquisition Strategist (CTA)®

Three-phase program

CLDS designation

Certified Leadership Development Strategist (CLDS)®

Three-phase program

CTMS designation

Certified Talent Management Strategist (CTAS)®

Three-phase program

CHRS designation

Certified Human Resources Strategist (CHRS)®

Three-phase program

CDEIL designation

Certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader (CDEIL)®

Three-phase program

CLS designation

Certified Learning Strategist (CLS)®

Three-phase program

Excellence Council

Connect with HR and learning leaders focused on execution and results. Engage with experienced practitioners and faculty through discussions, roundtables, and direct access. Learn how others are solving the same challenges you face.

HCM Excellence

Announcements: August 14, 2025

Launch: January 2, 2025

Deadline April 11, 2025

The HCM Excellence Awards® recognize top organizations that successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that achieved superior and measurable results in Human Capital Management. Solution Provider wanting to participate must enter with their corporate client.

Technology

Announcements: 12.4.2025

Launch 04.21.2025

Deadline 09.12.2025

The Excellence in Technology showcase ways their Human Capital Management Technology (that they developed or implemented) has measurably benefited an organization. Solution Providers and Corporate are encouraged to enter together or separately.

Education Technology

Announcements: 12.4.2025

Launch 04.21.2025

Deadline 09.12.2025

Our education audience now has a dedicated category in the Technology Awards to submit and be reviewed by your peers. Searching for EdTech companies, K-12, colleges/universities, and executive business schools.

Excellence in Action

Year-Round

Deadline 12.6.2024

Empower your workforce and amplify employee voices with Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Action

Proven Case Studies

Learn from organizations that have proven what works. Our Excellence Awards surface real strategies backed by measurable outcomes. Explore detailed case studies from teams that have successfully executed their workforce initiatives.

Our conferences

Annual HCM Excellence Conference

Brandon Hall Group is famous for its actionable Human Capital Management research. Our annual HCM Excellence Conference delivers the same experience through a 3-day event with leading practices from award-winning organizations along with checklists, self-assessments, models, frameworks, and other tools that you can use to convert insights into measurable benefits for your organization.

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According to Radancy research, 77% of job seekers use AI before visiting a career site. Learn why talent leaders must rethink where recruiting begins.
Financial stress isn't confined to a single employee demographic it reaches every level of the organization. Brandon Hall Group research found that in a recent survey, two-thirds of organizations reported that more than 70% of

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isolved introduced its new Workforce Capital Management (WCM) category and launched the isolved Connector for Claude, bringing HR, payroll and benefits capabilities directly into Anthropic’s AI platform. Taken together, the announcements are less about adding another AI feature and more about redefining how organizations think about workforce management.
Brandon Hall Group is now expanding the Progression Model for HR Excellence framework across the functions that have the greatest impact on organizational performance.
Centrical has announced a $39 million Series D funding round, led by Leeds Illuminate and Kingfisher Investment, with continued participation from JVP and other existing investors. The investment will accelerate the company’s global expansion and support the development of AI-powered capabilities designed to improve performance across frontline workforces and emerging AI agent environments.

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Brandon Hall Group’s Michael Rochelle breaks down the major takeaways from UKG’s Spring Global Analyst Day 2026 and the rise of workforce intelligence.
Brandon Hall Group™ Institute members now have access to Workbooks, Playbooks and Research Summaries for all seven disciplines. These new asset types are designed to complement the Progression Models by giving practitioners the tools to
The rebranding of Courseau to CreateUpon is more than a name change. It reflects a larger transformation taking place across the learning technology market.

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According to Radancy research, 77% of job seekers use AI before visiting a career site. Learn why talent leaders must rethink where recruiting begins.
Financial stress isn't confined to a single employee demographic it reaches every level of the organization. Brandon Hall Group research found that in a recent survey, two-thirds of organizations reported that more than 70% of their workforce experiences financial pressures multiple times each week during the workweek.

Complimentary Webinars on the latest HCM trends and best practices. Participate live or view them on-demand.

Brandon Hall Group research identifies four stages of rewards and recognition progression, from Reactive/Ad Hoc (approximately 9% of organizations) to Optimized (appx 26% of organizations), showing that recognition maturity is closely tied to integration, governance, and measurable business impact.
Despite continued investment in performance management systems and processes, many organizations are questioning whether their current models are truly driving performance, engagement, and growth. Traditional approaches often centered on annual reviews and static ratings are increasingly misaligned with today’s dynamic, skills driven, and AI-enabled workplace.
Manager effectiveness remains one of the strongest predictors of employee engagement, retention, and performance, yet many organizations continue to struggle to equip managers with the tools, time, and support they need to succeed.
Join us for the announcement of the 2026 HCM Excellence Awards winners! This online event will recognize organizations demonstrating exceptional innovation and results in human capital management across multiple categories. Discover which companies are setting new benchmarks in talent development, organizational culture, employee experience, and business performance. All award applicants and HCM professionals are welcome to attend.

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Learning organizations have never had more data. Yet many still struggle to answer the question executives care about most: How is learning improving performance and driving business results?
AI is reshaping how decisions are made across the enterprise, but not how leaders are prepared to make them.
Most employee recognition programs are well-intentioned but don’t quite deliver the goods when it comes to impact. Research shows that 79% of programs are considered only moderately effective or worse
Today’s learning leaders face a paradox: they can clearly describe the forces reshaping their organizations, whether it’s AI adoption, skills-based hiring, or shifting workforce expectations;
Most employee recognition programs are well-intentioned but don’t quite deliver the goods when it comes to impact. Research shows that 79% of programs are considered only moderately effective or worse
Today’s learning leaders face a paradox: they can clearly describe the forces reshaping their organizations, whether it’s AI adoption, skills-based hiring, or shifting workforce expectations;

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Excellence at Work Podcast Episode 324: How Paylocity’s Leading Advantage Program Is Redefining Leadership Pipeline Development

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Excellence at Work Podcast 323: Building Capability in the Age of AI: What L&D Leaders Need to Know

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