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2026 Predictions

2026 Predictions

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel

December 3, 20258m 55s

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Show Notes

In today’s episode:

  • For 2026, John predicts unemployment above 6%, a lengthy recession, and a stock market correction.
  • Jessica predicts that HR will be fully hollowed out. HR leaders are failing to meet the moment and are getting replaced by technology.
  • She also predicts that college graduates will be forced into entrepreneurship as the road to success, not the traditional corporate path.


CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results.

John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?'


  • John Frehse:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/
    • Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse


    Jessica Kriegel:

    • Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/
    • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/

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    • Website: https://culturepartners.com/
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