SHRPA 2026 HR Tech and Transformation Research: Global Executive Insights

AI transformation in HR is approaching an inflexion point across APAC and ME. Most organisations are moving beyond isolated pilots but struggle to scale their AI transformation efforts. There are regional differences across APAC and ME across the three foundation pillars of AI transformation: transformation ownership, data readiness and workforce readiness, that HR leaders can take note of while building their regional AI transformation strategies.

SHRPA 2026 HR Tech and Transformation Research, now in its third edition, offers a view of the challenges of AI transformation in HR. This report covers inputs from 1200+ research participants across APAC and ME. Drawing on evidence from HR leaders and technology providers, the report identifies the trends, capability gaps and strategic priorities shaping AI-led HR transformation. This report can help HR leaders, CXOs, HR technology partners, and investors navigate the AI transformation challenges in their organisation and augment their organisation's capabilities with AI. 

This report helps you uncover-

• Organisations’ AI maturity levels- What are the top areas of adoption, investment and perceived high impact?

• HR technology market landscape- How are HR technology platforms reacting to AI-induced changes?

• AI transformation maturity framework- How can organisations get the fundamentals right in order to scale their transformation efforts successfully?

• AI transformation ROI framework- What does success look like for different levels of AI maturity?

• Gaps and imperatives for 2026

Happy reading!