HR.com’s State of Today’s HR Technology and Integrations 2026 infographic

HR technology investment is rising — but integration, analytics, and strategic alignment remain major gaps for most organizations.

According to HR.com’s State of Today’s HR Technology and Integrations 2026 research, poor integration is directly blocking HR goals for the majority of organizations. This infographic breaks down the key findings and shows what separates HR tech-stack leaders from laggards.

Download the infographic to learn:

• Why only 21% of organizations say their HR technologies integrate well or extremely well — and how 91% of those with poor integration say it directly impacts their ability to achieve HR goals.
• How HR tech-stack leaders are 21x more likely to generate accurate people analytics and 8X more likely to use analytics for decision-making compared to laggards.
• Why many organizations purchase HR tech reactively rather than strategically, with only 51% reporting that their stack supports key business goals.
• How AI has emerged as the #1 HR-related issue for 2026, with most organizations lacking the foundational infrastructure to deploy AI responsibly at scale.
• What it takes to move from HR tech laggard to leader — including strategic alignment, strong integration, and data discipline.