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InterviewEmployee Experience18 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

AI, Tech Overload and New Tool adoption: Trends HR Need to Tackle in 2026

Wildix CPO Roberta Terranova shares key AI and HR trends for 2026

In this insightful talk, UC Today's Kristian McCann sits down with Roberta Terranova, Chief People Officer at Wildix, to discuss the trends HR leaders have to contend with in the coming year. From AI adoption and workflow optimization to data-driven culture and remote leadership, Terranova shares real-world lessons on navigating the intersection of people, process, and technology as AI redefines the workplace.

Key discussion highlights include:

  • AI as a co-pilot, not a replacement: Why guardrails, not hype, define responsible adoption.
  • HR’s new role in operational design: How workflow optimization and people analytics drive smarter decisions.
  • Overcoming connective overload: Simplifying tools and communication channels to reduce friction.
  • From tech adoption to integration: Building employee experience ecosystems instead of siloed HR systems.

 

Terranova also unpacks how manager upskilling, intentional communication, and co-creation with employees form the foundation of sustainable AI integration.

 

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