About HR2035 Foundation

The HR2035 Foundation explores how work, organisations and society will evolve over the next decade.

Rather than attempting to predict the future, we work backwards from plausible 2035 scenarios to identify the capabilities, operating models, leadership approaches and governance that organisations should begin building today.

Our purpose is to help leaders make better long-term decisions in an era where artificial intelligence, demographic change, economic uncertainty and technological disruption are reshaping every organisation.

Why HR2035?

Most organisations plan three to five years ahead. We believe that is no longer enough.

The pace of AI and technological change means that decisions made today will determine whether organisations are prepared for the workplace of 2035.

Working backwards from the future enables organisations to:

• Understand where AI is fundamentally changing work.
• Anticipate future capability requirements.
• Redesign operating models before they become obsolete.
• Prepare leaders for new forms of human and AI collaboration.
• Build organisational resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.

Our Research Themes

The Foundation conducts independent research across the major forces shaping the future of work.

AI-Mediated Organisations

How organisations evolve when intelligence is no longer exclusively human.

Future Operating Models

Designing organisations that can continuously adapt as technology evolves.

Workforce Transformation

How jobs, skills, careers and workforce planning will change during the AI era.

Leadership & Decision Governance

Exploring how accountability, authority and judgement evolve alongside artificial intelligence.

Capability & Productivity

Understanding how organisations develop sustainable capability rather than simply deploying technology.

Society 2035

Examining the wider impact of AI on employment, education, accessibility, inclusion and public policy.

Our Approach

The HR2035 Foundation combines evidence, research and practical organisational experience.

Our work includes:

• Original research reports
• Executive briefings
• Articles and thought leadership
• Future workforce analysis
• AI-Mediated Organisation research
• University collaboration
• Policy discussion papers
• Public speaking and education

Working Backwards from 2035

Our methodology begins with a simple question:

If we know what successful organisations will need in 2035, what must they start building today?

By looking ahead and working backwards, organisations can identify the decisions, investments and organisational capabilities required long before disruption forces change.

Part of the AI-Mediated Foundation

The HR2035 Foundation is an initiative of the AI-Mediated Foundation (AIM).

Together we explore one central question:

What happens when intelligence is no longer exclusively human?

While the AI-Mediated Foundation focuses on the transformation of organisations in the AI era, the HR2035 Foundation looks further ahead, exploring the long-term implications for work, leadership, business and society.

Join the Conversation

The future of work will not be created by technology alone. It will be shaped by the decisions organisations make today. Follow our research, explore our publications and join a growing community of leaders committed to building organisations ready for 2035.