What HR is Being Blamed for in 2026

C-level turnover is rising, but succession plans are often breaking under pressure. And sadly, HR is too often left holding the bag. If you’re feeling that weight, you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it.

We see the pressure you’re under, and this guide is here to help with that burden.

Inside this eBook, you’ll learn how to move from reactive support to strategic leadership and make sure your leadership pipeline is truly ready. 

You’ll discover:

  • Why 56% of C-suite leaders are planning their exit (and what HR should do now)

  • The 6 warning signs your leadership pipeline is broken

  • The real reason leadership development doesn't stick and the system that does

  • How one engineering firm grew 70 technical leads to people leads

Whether you’re navigating succession, burnout, or widening leadership gaps, this is about fixing what’s underneath, and not just what’s on the surface.