HR Digital Maturity 2026: What prepared actually means

The year has just begun, and many HR teams are entering their 2026 planning with more questions than answers. Where are we really in our digital journey — and what does it actually mean to be prepared?

In this episode, Anna explores HR digital maturity, focusing on how organisations can make more informed choices as they prepare for 2026.

Rather than discussing future trends in isolation, Anna breaks down the different maturity levels HR organisations operate within today — from administrative setups to data-driven and integrated environments — and explains why readiness for 2026 is less about new tools and more about capability, structure and intentional decisions.

You’ll hear what characterises each maturity level, where HR teams most often get stuck, and why many organisations overestimate their digital maturity. Anna also connects maturity patterns to different countries and organisational contexts, and shares what actually helps HR move forward — without turning digital transformation into a permanent state.

The aim is to give you a clearer reference point for where you are today, and what you realistically need to focus on to be better prepared for 2026.