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How HR Leaders Are Adopting AI
Survey of 1,000+ HR leaders on AI adoption, efficiency gains, compliance challenges, governance boundaries, and barriers like data privacy — with actionable insights. Download the Guide.
Discover How HR Leaders Are Adopting AI in 2026
New research from Rippling surveyed 1,000+ global HR and people operations leaders to reveal the state of AI adoption in HR. Learn how 67% of HR teams have reached intermediate or advanced AI adoption, why AI is reducing onboarding time for 56% of organisations, and what's holding teams back from going further.
This report covers:
AI adoption trends
across Australia, Europe, Canada, and the UK
Operational efficiency gains
in recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning
Compliance and governance
challenges, including GDPR and the EU AI Act
Where human judgement remains essential
— and where AI can take over
Practical steps
to deepen AI integration while managing risk
Whether you're just starting your AI journey or scaling existing workflows, this report gives HR professionals the data and frameworks needed to lead confidently in an AI-first world. Download the Report today!
Based on a survey of 1,033 HR decision-makers across 9 countries, conducted March 2026.
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