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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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Diversity, Equity
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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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Recent posts

Brandon Hall Group™, the Workforce Excellence Intelligence company, today announced the winners of its 2026 HCM Excellence Awards®, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, measurable business impact, and excellence across Human Capital Management.
Brandon Hall Group™ explores what the RocketReach, HireQuotient and Paylocity partnership signals for talent acquisition leaders.
Talent programs built for predictability are under strain. Explore how NovoEd supports continuous skill sensing and faster adjustment.
AI content creation has limits. Learn how Scheer IMC's imc Agent Builder moves L&D beyond content generation into agents that act on organizational data.
Only 7% of organizations have talent systems built for volatility. Brandon Hall Group™ breaks down the Static Architecture Trap, five design principles and how NovoEd enables Adaptive-tier talent architecture.

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

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;
Agentic AI has moved from buzzword to boardroom mandate, but most L&D functions are being asked to deploy technology they have never seen work in practice.
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?
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

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs, skills, and business priorities at unprecedented speed.
As organizations prepare for 2027, succession planning can no longer be treated as a static list of names or an annual talent review exercise.
Organizations invest heavily in leadership development, yet many still struggle to prove whether manager capability is improving business outcomes.
First-time and frontline managers are often the closest leaders to employee experience, performance, engagement, and execution
Organizations invest heavily in leadership development, yet many still struggle to prove whether manager capability is improving business outcomes.
First-time and frontline managers are often the closest leaders to employee experience, performance, engagement, and execution

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Excellence at Work Podcast 329: The Connection Between Recognition, Engagement and Successful AI Adoption

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast, host Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer at Brandon

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Elevate Your Strategy.
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Wether you’re navigating change or building what’s next, Institute gives you the insights and tools to lead with clarity and confidence.

Elevate Your Strategy. Empower Your Team.

Get instant access to research, on demand learning, certifications and expert advisory – all in one membership.
Wether you’re navigating change or building what’s next, Institute gives you the insights and tools to lead with clarity and confidence.