Contents
Inside the research
From workforce models to AI, data and leadership, the research explores what makes adaptability possible.
The gapChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4The modelBenchmark
There is an adaptability gap
Why fewer than a third of organisations are adaptable.
Workforce models in motion
Hiring alone isn't enough.
The new workforce operating system
Four in ten still decide without data.
AI and the great workforce redesign
Technology is outpacing the way work is designed.
Adaptability starts with people
Trust, learning and leadership make change possible.
See, build, orchestrate, perform
The operating model behind the Leaders.
How adaptable is your organisation?
Answer five questions. See how your organisation compares with the organisations in our research.
Why adaptability is a business issue, not an HR issue
About the research
750senior executives
15countries
7industries
6in-depth interviews
Fieldwork conducted in April–May 2026 by FT Longitude on behalf of Gi Group Holding.