Australian CPOs Face AI-Driven Workplace Disruption

Bendelta's 2025 research, engaging over 200 Australian chief people officers across 18 sectors and discussed at Canberra roundtables on March 13, 2026, finds many leaders 'muddling through' amid four major forces led by AI. Sixty-five percent expect higher volatility in 2026 due to AI, while only 7% feel they have enough capacity to respond. The report emphasizes leadership preparation, role redesign and workforce engagement to implement AI responsibly.
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