#1
priority for the year is training managersThe state of the people leader
Gain a competitive edge by benchmarking your HR strategy against a survey of 400 peers to resolve tech stack friction, balance competing priorities, and effectively demonstrate the strategic value of the people function.
Our finger is on the pulse of HR leadership
At certain points in the year, HR leaders re-evaluate the priorities they’ve established and look ahead to what's next.
We surveyed more than 400 HR leaders, from managers to executives at US-based companies with between 200 to 1,000 full-time employees.
Find out what your peers are working on and glean valuable insight from their mistakes, challenges, and wins.
Discover the HR imperative
HR leaders are battling competing priorities, proving their function’s value, and navigating challenges with their tech stacks.
91%
note significant challenges with technology45.1%
say their teams spend more than half of their time on admin tasksMore HR resources
Video
3 ways to access rich benefits and expert HR and compliance support
Discover how to automate multi-state payroll, benefits administration, and mandatory compliance training using Rippling PEO, allowing you to eliminate administrative busywork and refocus your energy on business growth.
Report
Sapient Insights Group HR Systems Survey Report, 2025-2026
Validated by feedback from over 10,000 HR professionals, this report highlights Rippling’s 40 Voice of the Customer awards and its #1 ranking in mid-market payroll vendor satisfaction.
Guide
The HR Automation Maturity Framework
Assess and elevate your organizational efficiency by using a structured maturity framework to transition from manual, error-prone HR tasks to fully integrated, automated workflows.
eBook
Workforce Advisory™
Elevate your firm from transactional services to strategic partnership by mastering Workforce Advisory™, utilizing unified HR, Finance, and IT data to provide clients with high-impact insights on hiring, compensation, and tech stack optimization.
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