045 - 2026 Predictions

It’s that time again — prediction season on HR Bandit! 🔮 
Ankita and Apoorva are back to see how their 2025 forecasts held up—and to find out whether they managed to top their 2024 prediction rate.

From bold bets to unexpected misses, the duo dives into what actually happened and what they’re calling for 2026. Spoiler alert: not everything on the list is about AI!

Tune in for fresh insights, laughter, and a few surprises as HR Bandit kicks off a brand-new season.

LeanIn and McKinsey’s 2025 women in the workplace report 
Glassdoor’s word of the year, Fatigue 
Rise of incivility at the workplace
Talent Neuron’s workforce planning report 
Bright Horizons 2025 Education Index
PwC Global AI Jobs Barometer
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2025/12/22/8-ai-agents-every-hr-leader-needs-to-know-in-2026/
A Quartz 2026 report on managers and AI 
McLean & Company 2026 HR Trends Report
2025 Edelman Trust Barometer