The Workforce Architect - CHRO Priorities for 2026
December 22, 2025 | Whitepapers

CHRO Priorities for 2026 — From Navigating Change to Shaping the Future

CHROs are at an inflection point. Technology is advancing faster than organizations can build the structures, skills, and systems required to use it well. The question isn’t whether AI will transform the workforce. It already has. The question is whether you will lead the transformation or be swept along by it.

This guide is designed to help you make the shift from navigating change to creating it — designing a workforce strategy that connects people, processes, and technology to shape the future of your organization.

Are you ready to shape the future of your organization? Download the whitepaper today!


Redefine the CHRO Role for 2026

Shift from transformation navigator to workforce architect, expanding your influence across strategy, technology, and organizational design.

Design the Human–AI Workforce

Decide what work belongs to humans, what belongs to AI, and how new roles, workflows, and capabilities must be built.

Translate Strategy into Action

Apply a four-phase workforce architecture framework to assess your current state, design the future, build enabling infrastructure, and evolve continuously.

Answer the Questions That Drive Real Value

Clarify how AI will benefit your organization, where leadership challenges will emerge, and how your role must evolve to meet them.

About The Authors

Jonathan Kirschner, Founder and CEO

Dr. Jonathan Kirschner, Psy.D. is the Founder and CEO of AIIR Consulting and its sister company, AIIR Analytics. Jonathan holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University and is a graduate of New York University. Connect with Jonathan

Joy Nissen, Managing Partner

Joy Nissen is a Managing Partner at AIIR Consulting, delivering and supporting executive coaching, team effectiveness, and leadership development services. She is a psychologist and seasoned executive passionate about integrating hands-on knowledge with best practices from behavioral sciences to drive meaningful change. Joy holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, as well as an MBA, from Widener University. She is also Board Certified in Biofeedback, a technique that teaches individuals to better understand and manage their physiology to improve mental and physical health. Connect with Joy

Megan Marshall, Managing Partner

Megan Marshall is a Managing Partner at AIIR Consulting, where she partners with global organizations to build stronger leaders, more cohesive teams, and cultures that drive performance. Known for her sharp insight and presence in the room, Megan brings deep expertise in executive coaching and organizational development. She holds a Master’s in Talent and Organization Development and Executive Coaching from the McColl School of Business at Queens University. Connect with Megan