For decades, HR professionals relied on the “look back” method. We would wait until December to tell an employee they missed a goal in April. In the fast-paced market of 2026, that approach is not just obsolete; it is a liability.
According to a 2025 Gartner report, over 90% of CHROs believe that traditional performance management no longer reflects the reality of how work gets done [Source: Gartner, 2025]. The shift toward a top 5 HRMS strategy in 2026 focuses on “The Now.”