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Canada workplace trends for 2026

Balancing innovation with compassion in an intelligent world of work

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As Canadian businesses prepare for 2026, HR leaders are navigating a landscape shaped by continued transformation, from the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to growing expectations around employee well-being and compliance. Leaders face the clear challenge of balancing innovation with compassion to cultivate workforce agility, organizational resilience and long-term business growth.

To uncover how businesses are preparing for the year ahead, ADP Canada surveyed 1,008 Canadian businesses. Respondents included business owners, payroll and HR senior leaders and decision-makers in companies of all sizes. This exclusive preview of ADP Canada’s 2026 workplace trends guidebook delivers the insights you need to make critical decisions about your people, compliance, and technology.

In this exclusive preview, you’ll discover:

  • The top HR priorities and challenges for 2026
  • Emerging trends shaping the use of technology, workforce management and compliance

By submitting your email to download the exclusive preview, you will automatically receive the comprehensive Canada workplace trends for 2026 guidebook in January 2026.

Why should employers pay attention to HR trends and priorities?

Understanding HR trends can help employers anticipate challenges and align workforce strategies with business goals. These insights can help guide decisions about hiring, compliance and employee engagement.

This resource offers practical information concerning the subject matter and is provided with the understanding that ADP Canada is not rendering legal or tax advice or other professional services.

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