Resources from Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions (Amy Cell Talent)

As I look back on 2025, I’m incredibly grateful for your continued trust and support, especially during a year of change as we joined the Yeo & Yeo family of companies. This transition has expanded the ways we can support you and your teams, helping take care of your people (and the inevitable people issues), so you can stay focused on running your business.

With that in mind, as leaders start planning for 2026, many are asking the same question: What should we be preparing for next? Based on what I’ve seen across organizations this past year, here are a few trends I expect to shape the year ahead.

Lately, I’ve been hearing from employers who are feeling the pinch of rising benefit costs while still wanting to offer competitive packages that attract and retain great people. It’s a tricky balance — you want to take care of your team, but you also need to keep an eye on the bottom line.

Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. The most effective leaders don’t just follow a textbook model—they create their own leadership style by blending proven frameworks with personal values, experiences, and the needs of their teams.