Supporting our members to navigate complexity with confidence remains at the heart of City HR. In this month’s bulletin:
- The City HR Benchmarking Survey 2026 is now live!
- See what events you can join across June.
- Hear from our thought leaders on career mobility and outplacement trends, Fair Work Agency, Human Capital Trends Study, and why capable ambitious people are stepping back from leadership.
- Plus catch up on key content from May.
LAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR 2026 BENCHMARKING SURVEY
This year marks an exciting evolution. We’re introducing enhanced technology, supported by PwC as our technical service provider, alongside new capabilities including AI-driven insights and an interactive benchmarking dashboard.
The survey will explore key areas shaping the future of work, including:
- HR Operating models and Workforce Planning
- Reward, Pay Transparency, and Regulatory Change
- Talent, Development, and “hot jobs”
- Culture, ESG, and Inclusion
- AI, Skills, and Future Readiness
LHH’S CAREER MOBILITY AND OUTPLACEMENT TRENDS REPORT: THE MOBILITY BREAKDOWN
Based on insights from 3,000 HR leaders and 8,000 white-collar workers in organisations with 500+ employees worldwide, this new global report explores how HR professionals and organisations are implementing workforce change and the growing employee disconnect between intent and experience.
Report findings include:
- Redundancy is now routine: 87% of HR leaders have conducted or are planning job cuts this year.
- A widening trust gap: while 77% of leaders say redeployment and career support exists, only 19% of employees see it.
- HR leaders under pressure: 64% say constant restructuring is harming their own wellbeing.
FWA FAQ: BRINGING YOU UP TO SPEED ON THE FAIR WORK AGENCY
When the Fair Work Agency (FWA) launched on 7 April 2026, many staff were grappling with financial year end or on leave following the long Easter weekend. Inevitably, evaluating the volume of FWA documentation published on the day of its launch was added to the “to-do” list. A month on, Fox Williams provides 10 FAQ for employers to help digest the remit of the FWA and how it may impact their business.
AON’S HUMAN CAPITAL TRENDS STUDY
AI has shifted from experimentation to practical use. Organisations are investing heavily in technology, but most are not investing in their people at the same pace. The 2026 Human Capital Trends Study shows where this gap is widening and how you can help close it. Our insights provide the foresight, readiness and intent leaders need to anticipate what’s coming and shape what’s next. Explore perspectives on AI workforce readiness, future skills, employee experience and more.
WHY ARE CAPABLE, AMBITIOUS PEOPLE STEPPING BACK FROM LEADERSHIP?
Many organisations are investing heavily in leadership pipelines, retention and progression. But what if the real issue isn’t ambition – it’s experience?
Talking Talent’s latest research reveals that employees who feel a strong sense of belonging at work are 177% more likely to aspire to leadership roles. The findings uncover a powerful link between culture, connection and long-term performance and raise important questions about what organisations may be unintentionally losing when people no longer feel able to grow sustainably at work.
Read the full article to explore the insights shaping the future of leadership, retention and belonging
Read more here or see where your culture stands.
June brings a packed programme of opportunities for City HR members to connect, collaborate and gain practical insight into the issues shaping the future of HR. From interactive roundtables on non-financial misconduct and people analytics, to thought-provoking discussions on AI in HR, culture and the future of the profession, this month’s events are designed to support informed decision-making and meaningful networking across the people function. We are also looking forward to welcoming members to our AGM & Member Forum as we unveil City HR’s new three-year strategy and hear from leading industry experts on the trends and challenges redefining HR.
WHAT’S NEW ON THE CITY HR RESOURCES HUB?
Looking to catch up on the latest insights? We’ve got you covered.
You can easily access these articles (and much more!) by logging into the Members Only section of our website. For the best experience, log in before clicking the links below:
- Article: Probation Periods – A Quick Guide by City HR and Birketts
- Recording: Thriving Through Adversity: How your greatest vulnerabilities can become your best career strengths
- Recording: People Analytics: The power of Benchmarking & Data Integration
- Recording: Disruptions during Tech Transformation: CIPD research insights to shape your AI and Skills Agenda
- Free conference: To mark Leadenhall’s 15th Anniversary they’re hosting a morning conference — Coaching in the City: everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask