New Report: Findings from Creating People Advantage Survey

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We are pleased to share the results from Creating People Advantage 2026: Four Power Moves for the CHRO, one of the world's leading and longest-running HR surveys.

Published by the Boston Consulting Group and the World Federation of People Management Associations (which we are part of through CPHR Canada), the report draws on survey responses from more than 7,000 HR and business leaders across 115 markets globally with data from 25 different industries.
 

Here are some of the key findings:

  • Human resources has firmly entered the strategic spotlight with 65% of senior leaders now viewing HR as a key business enabler, driving transformation and value creation.
  • Organizations with stronger HR capabilities report lower turnover and cut the time to fill critical roles by roughly 17-18 days on average compared to peers.
  • Leading CHROs are partnering directly with CEOs to steer enterprise strategy and support business leaders in execution to create outsized returns.
  • However, 51% of leaders cite administrative workload as the primary barrier preventing HR from contributing more strategically, and while AI adoption is widespread, measurable impact remains uneven.

More highlights can be found HERE.
 
The Canadian version of the report compares data from Canadian respondents with the rest of the world. Read the full report HERE.

It reveals key regional insights:

  • Canada shows solid adoption of Generative AI in the workplace, but concerns around privacy and ethics are a major constraint
  • Current capabilities in DEI Management and Rewards & Recognition are ranked much higher than the global average

We invite you to explore the full report and share these insights with your teams. Understanding how Canada compares globally can help us collectively strengthen our HR capabilities and drive meaningful impact across our organizations.