(091) 2026 HR Alert: The Fall of DEI, compliance, and political IR games

(091) 2026 HR Alert: The Fall of DEI, compliance, and political IR games

January 13, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 91

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Tim makes bold predictions about the future of HR, DEI, and political influences on the IR framework.

Tim makes 3 bold predictions for 2026; DEI will die, the ALP and Unions will continue their rampage on the IR framework to win back popularity, and HR Consultants will try to convince us all they’re leadership experts. The December 2025 tragedy has resulted in most of the nation finally admitting its government is lacking significant capability. The failures in the IR portfolio are becoming visible everywhere, and the ALP now has two years to win back support. What does this mean for workplaces, HR and IR? More change, upheaval and chaos, with a growing cohort of “HR Experts” that are finding themselves ill-equipped to assist employers handling the fall out. Follow us on our links to get updates and snippets of gold. Show notes: Gender Pay Gap Myth - Senate Enquiry Clip https://youtu.be/tQnUCY-b9U8?si=GJ5VpXo_487kiZfw Visit The HR Cartel www.hrcartel.com Join the Cartel! https://www.hrcartel.com/join-the-cartel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehrcartel/?viewAsMember=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_cartel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566832529478 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehrcartel

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