From AI to Human Value: What's Really Changed in the World of Work: Kyle Forrest (LIVE @ Transform 2026)

WATCH: https://youtu.be/d8Jj4TvFiys Recorded live at Transform 2026, this is Kyle Forrest's third appearance on the show — and the conversation has never been more timely. Kyle is a consultant at Deloitte with a finger on the pulse of workforce trends, HR transformation, and the evolving relationship between benefits, talent, and business outcomes across industries. A year ago at Transform, the room was buzzing about AI products and features. This year, Kyle observes, the conversation has fundamentally shifted: everyone is now asking what work should be done by humans, and how organizations can invest in the uniquely human capabilities that AI simply cannot replicate. That reframe sets the tone for a wide-ranging discussion on what it means to build a workforce strategy in 2026. Kyle brings hard data from Deloitte's generational research to make the case that pay alone is no longer the primary driver for any of the four generations currently in the workforce — and that purpose, mental wellbeing, and financial wellness are now the differentiators that attract and retain top talent. The conversation moves into some genuinely forward-looking territory: the sandwich generation (employees simultaneously caring for children and aging parents), the untapped opportunity in post-natal and women's health benefits, performance psychology coaching as a mental wellness differentiator, and the TA technology innovation that's giving every candidate a fair shot at 5:30 AM or after the kids are in bed. For HR leaders, total rewards professionals, and anyone trying to understand where the workforce is heading, Kyle's research-backed perspective from inside one of the world's leading consulting firms is essential listening. Connect with Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleforrest/