SHRPA 2026 survey: only 22% of APAC and Middle East organisations lead enterprise-wide AI transformation
Key points
- 41% of APAC and Middle East organisations are still experimenting with AI, and 37% are at functional adoption
- Only 22% lead enterprise-wide AI transformation
- AI adoption is highest in hiring and HR operations; learning, employee experience and performance lag
The SHRPA 2026 Business & HR Leaders Survey found 41% of organisations across APAC and the Middle East are still experimenting with AI, and 37% are at functional adoption. Only 22% lead enterprise-wide AI transformation. The Middle East has the most organisations at functional adoption, followed by SEA, while India has the most still piloting or yet to start. AI adoption is highest in hiring and HR operations, while learning, employee experience and performance lag.
Original report: People Matters - HR News ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.