Why 2027 is the Year Your Talent Programs Have to Prove Themselves

Talent programs must deliver AI-driven change on budgets under greater scrutiny than ever before. Yet more than half of senior HR leaders at 10,000+ employee organizations say their programs fail because managers don't follow through, not because of program design. 

This executive summary draws on a survey of 81 senior HR and talent leaders to show where talent programs break down and how it’s impacting real business outcomes: 79% say proving business impact would build their credibility with senior leadership. See the data before 2027 budget conversations start.

Inside This Resource You'll Get

• Survey data analyzed from 81 HR and talent leaders at 10,000+ organizations

• The No. 1 reason talent programs fail, as ranked by your peers

• The top tooling and tracking benchmarks of large enterprises