Call for Article Pitches – theHRDIRECTOR Magazine – Issue 255, January 2026

Are you a HR leader, thought leader, consultant, or expert in human resources? We are now accepting article synopses for Issue 255 of theHRDIRECTOR Magazine, publishing in January 2026.

Submit your pitch by 12 October 2025 via our portal:
Article Submission Portal – theHRDIRECTOR
Please select “Publication Tender”, choose Issue 255, and indicate the topic you’d like to contribute to.

January 2026 Issue Theme: “HR Trends to Watch in 2026”

As we move toward 2026, HR professionals are navigating an era of rapid transformation. For our first issue of the new year, we are seeking insightful, data-driven, and practical articles that highlight the key HR trends shaping the workplace.

We invite HR practitioners, people leaders, researchers, and solution providers to submit expert content addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Trending HR Topics for 2026:

• Future of Workforce Strategy: Demographic shifts, hybrid work, and global talent

• AI in HR & People Analytics: Tools, ethics, and predictive decision-making

• Employee Experience Evolution: Engagement, wellbeing, DEI in a purpose-led era

• Skills & Learning Innovation: Tackling skill shortages and lifelong learning

• Leadership & Organisational Culture: Values-driven leadership and transformation

• HR Regulation Outlook: Key employment law and policy shifts to prepare for

• Sustainability & ESG in HR: HR’s role in driving social and environmental impact

🔹 We especially value original research, frameworks, practical guidance, and real-world case studies.

 Catalysing Culture Change in 2026

Culture change has become a strategic necessity in today’s era of disruption. For this feature, we are seeking content that explores how HR can drive cultural transformation in ways that are inclusive, agile, and authentic.

Topics to Explore:

• Aligning culture with business strategy in times of transformation

• The crucial role of middle managers in enabling or resisting change

• Embedding DEI, wellbeing, and purpose into organisational culture

• Measuring and tracking cultural change – tools and pitfalls

• Leveraging technology and people analytics for culture transformation

• Case studies of successful (or failed) cultural change efforts

We’re looking for evidence-based insights, expert opinion, and lessons learned from the field.

The Future of Learning & Development (L&D)

In a fast-changing world of work, Learning & Development must evolve. Our L&D section will examine the trends shaping upskilling, reskilling, and continuous learning into 2026 and beyond.

 Key Focus Areas:

• AI and digital platforms transforming L&D delivery

• Designing hybrid and flexible learning experiences

• Identifying future-critical skills and how to develop them

• Measuring ROI and impact of learning programmes

• Fostering a culture of learning across diverse teams

• Embedding DEI into learning experiences and training

We want to hear about innovative L&D strategies, emerging technologies, and inclusive learning design.

Managing New Forms of Work – The HR Megatrend

From remote and hybrid models to the gig economy and automation, work is being redefined. This issue explores how HR can successfully manage this paradigm shift in workforce models.

🔍 Article Topics of Interest:

• Building sustainable hybrid and remote work environments

• Managing freelance, gig, and contract workers effectively

• AI and automation’s impact on job roles and organisational design

• Designing flexible work policies that support wellbeing and performance

• Legal and compliance considerations in new work models

Contributors are encouraged to share practical advice, strategic insights, and future-focused solutions for the evolving work ecosystem.

Submission Guidelines:

Deadline: 12 October 2025

Submit here: theHRDIRECTOR Article Submission Portal

Select: Publication Tender, Issue 255, and your topic of interest

We welcome contributions from:

• HR Directors & Practitioners

• Academics & Researchers

• Consultants & Analysts

• Technology & Solution Providers

 Articles must provide genuine value to senior HR professionals, with a preference for original research, practical frameworks, case studies, and forward-thinking analysis.

 Ready to share your expertise with a senior HR audience?

Submit your pitch for Issue 255 – January 2026 of theHRDIRECTOR by 12 October 2025 and be part of the conversation shaping the future of work.