2026 is shaping up to be the year agentic AI moves from experimental to essential. Autonomous AI agents that plan, act, coordinate, and make decisions will fundamentally change how HR operates across workforce planning, recruiting, and performance management.
Gartner predicts that 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by 2027 due to unclear business value and poor planning. If you’re considering agentic AI for your workforce strategy, here are five critical questions that separate successful transformation from expensive technology projects.
