09/26/2026

Tech Isn’t the Hurdle-Trust, Fairness and Compliance Are

Tech Isn't the Hurdle-Trust, Fairness and Compliance Are
When I think about 2026, I don't just see AI and automation transforming work; I see the human side of that change becoming more complex than ever. In my own experience, every big shift - whether it was hybrid work or automation - brought unexpected ER and IR challenges.

What, in your view, makes 2026 “The Year of Human Reinvention”? Which global, technological, or workplace shifts are driving this reinvention?

SK I truly believe 2026 is going to be all about reinvention – not just for businesses, but for people. The pace of change around us is incredible. Technology isn’t just evolving; it’s rewriting the rules of work and life.

If we keep chasing old ways of working, it’s like a dog trying to catch its own tail – exhausting, endless, and ultimately pointless. Reinvention means breaking that cycle and moving forward with purpose.

What’s driving this?

Global shifts: Talent isn’t tied to borders anymore – companies are hiring from anywhere. And sustainability? It’s not just a buzzword; it’s a business must-have. Climate goals are baked into strategies now, so leaders need to think beyond profits and lean into purpose.

Tech leaps: AI and automation...

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Sunaina K Kaul

leads the Global Employee and Labour Relations for Qualcomm India and APAC. She brings over 2 decades of experience in successful strategic HR leadership across the Services and Technology industries. She has played a strategic role in providing human resources expertise in employee & labour relations, managing unions, coaching for senior leaders, conflict management, organisational development, training and more.

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Sunaina K Kaul

leads the Global Employee and Labour Relations for Qualcomm India and APAC. She brings over 2 decades of experience in successful strategic HR leadership across the Services and Technology industries. She has played a strategic role in providing human resources expertise in employee & labour relations, managing unions, coaching for senior leaders, conflict management, organisational development, training and more.

September 2026

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