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Where HR is Heading: Insights, Data & Priorities

The Nordic HR
Trends & Tech
Report 25/26

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Discover how HR leaders across the Nordics are driving transformation - from digital maturity and AI adoption to leadership development and EU pay transparency readiness.

Discover how HR leaders across the Nordics are driving transformation - from digital maturity and AI adoption to leadership development and EU pay transparency readiness.

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We’ve gathered fresh insights from HR professionals across the Nordics and the findings are eye-opening. Our report reveals the biggest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of HR and people management in our region.

Inside the report, you’ll discover:

  • Exclusive data and analysis you won’t find anywhere else
  • Practical takeaways to guide your HR strategy
  • A clear view of how organisations like yours are adapting to today’s realities

Key topics include:

  • HR’s strategic role and impact in organisations today
  • Trends and priorities for the year ahead
  • Digital maturity and HR’s digital progress
  • Readiness for the EU Pay Transparency Directive across the Nordics

This study is a joint initiative between CatalystOne Solutions, Dansk HR, HR-föreningen in Sweden, and HENRY in Finland.

 

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Key Findings Overview

HR’s Strategic Role

HR has earned its seat at the leadership table, with 83% represented at top management level - yet cultural resistance and lack of digital tools still limit influence. 

HR Trends & Priorities

The focus is shifting from transformation to execution - leadership development, process optimisation, and automation top the agenda.

HR Tech & Digital Maturity

Confidence is high, but systems lag behind. Only 9% of organisations report full system integration. 

AI & Data Readiness

Nordic HR teams are cautiously adopting AI - moving from hype to value-based, practical use cases. 

HR Tech Adoption

Nordic organisations use HR technology across functions, but consistency in depth and impact varies.

EU Pay Transparency Directive

Awareness of the EU Pay Transparency Directive is high across Nordic HR teams, but readiness varies widely.

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Regional Highlights

The report uncovers distinct national strengths and challenges across the region:

  • Sweden: Leads in digital strategy and people-centric culture.
  • Denmark: Strong in automation and employee engagement.
  • Norway: Ahead in HRIS/HCM adoption and M&A involvement.
  • Finland: Strongest in planning, reskilling, and experimentation with generative AI.

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Regional Highlights

The report uncovers distinct national strengths and challenges across the region:

  • Sweden: Leads in digital strategy and people-centric culture.
  • Denmark: Strong in automation and employee engagement.
  • Norway: Ahead in HRIS/HCM adoption and M&A involvement.
  • Finland: Strongest in planning, reskilling, and experimentation with generative AI.

Download the report here

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Why It Matters

The findings show that Nordic HR is no longer just an important administrative function. It’s a strategic driver of culture, leadership, and digital transformation. 

But progress depends on two things: digital maturity and strategic alignment. When HR gains access to leadership discussions, and the right tools to back decisions with data, its impact multiplies.

Download the report here

Why It Matters

The findings show that Nordic HR is no longer just an important administrative function. It’s a strategic driver of culture, leadership, and digital transformation. 

But progress depends on two things: digital maturity and strategic alignment. When HR gains access to leadership discussions, and the right tools to back decisions with data, its impact multiplies.

Download the report here

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Explore how HR leaders across the Nordics are navigating digitalisation, AI, leadership, and transparency.

 

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About the partners

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HR-föreningen is a Swedish non-profit professional association that brings together HR professionals from both the private and public sectors. It serves as a community for knowledge sharing, skills development, and the advancement of the HR field.

Members gain access to the HR People magazine, webinars, events, networking opportunities, and reports – becoming part of an engaged community that strengthens HR’s role in organisations and society. With over 4,000 members, more than 30 annual events, and a presence in over 300 cities, HR-föreningen is a key player in Sweden’s people & culture landscape.

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hrforeningen.se

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DANSK HR is Denmark’s largest independent, network-based HR organisation for professionals in both the private and public sectors.

The organisation offers its members advice and sparring within strategic HR, employment law, and organisational psychology, as well as access to networking groups, webinars, courses, events, and a professional magazine. As a member, you become part of a strong HR community – a forum for knowledge sharing, competence development, and building connections across the country.

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danskhr.dk

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HENRY is an independent, nationwide Finnish HR association and network with over 3,500 individual members and around 100 corporate members.

The organisation operates as a “network of networks,” with local chapters and thematic groups, and offers digital member services through the eHENRY platform. HENRY also hosts HRx – its annual flagship event for HR leaders – attracting both national and international participants. It’s an ideal forum for insights and professional connections.

Read more at
henry.fi

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CatalystOne is one of the Nordic region’s leading providers of HR software, delivering a cloud-based HCM platform for medium and large organisations.

The solution streamlines HR processes, connects people and data, and gives leaders the tools they need to build thriving workplaces. For more than 20 years, CatalystOne has supported hundreds of organisations across the Nordics in creating healthy, productive, and people-centred cultures – driven by trust, dedication, and genuine engagement.

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