What companies can expect in 2026 and how we support HR in this regard
Change and uncertainty as the new normal
Companies in Germany will face a challenging environment in 2026: ongoing cost pressure, volatile markets and geopolitical uncertainties will require a steady increase in efficiency and adaptability. At the same time, demographic change is noticeably altering the labour market: skilled workers are becoming scarcer, workforces are ageing, and valuable knowledge must be specifically secured and developed.
At the same time, technological change is accelerating. Digitalisation has long been standard practice, and artificial intelligence is becoming a competitive advantage and a decisive lever for productivity, quality and decision-making.
These developments are fundamentally changing the role of HR: HR is evolving from an administrator to an active shaper of transformation and future viability within companies.
The five key HR topics for 2026
These conditions give rise to five clear areas of action for HR:
Efficiency through AI and automation
HR as a driver of change
Leadership in transition
Learning as a continuous process
Employee retention and wellbeing
Our contribution as an HR software provider
For us, it is clear that technology must relieve the burden, empower and build trust.
Our HR solutions help companies consistently leverage efficiency potential while putting people at the centre of their operations. AI is firmly integrated into our software: practical, transparent and secure. It delivers measurable added value in everyday work, for example by reducing administrative tasks or providing transparent, data-based decision support. Data protection, transparency and explainability form the basis for this.
At the same time, we rely on integrated platforms that holistically connect HR processes, data, learning, performance and change management. This enables HR to effectively manage transformation, provide targeted support to managers and actively involve employees.
In addition to technology, our services are becoming increasingly important: consulting, training and proven best practices help our customers to exploit the full potential of their HR organisation with our solutions and achieve sustainable added value.
Working together to improve HR
We are ready for the challenges of 2026 and look forward to embarking on this journey together with our customers and partners.
With the clear goal of making HR work a little better every day.
