The countdown to 2026 starts now. Don’t wait until the new year to scramble — smart HR leaders are already mapping out their strategy. Whether you're navigating seasonal hiring, budgeting for new laws, or refining your compensation strategy, a solid plan now means fewer headaches later.
In this episode of OutRageous HR: Planning for HR Compliance in 2026, host Catherine Boudreaux sits down with Annette Alvarado, VP of Operations, and Warren Johns, Senior Director of Operations, to talk about how HR professionals can proactively prepare for 2026. Spoiler alert: waiting until January isn’t the right move.
This episode highlights:
- Why Q4 is the time for proactive planning for HR compliance
- How to prepare for seasonal and high-volume hiring, including I-9 tools and remote onboarding support
- What to include in your 2026 HR compliance budget
- Federal and state reporting (EEO-1, VETS-4212)
- Compensation benchmarking
- Pay equity audits
- Salary structure development
- How to build a future-ready compensation strategy
- Best practices for creating a compliance roadmap, including audit readiness and cross-functional planning
- OutSolve’s role in supporting you from planning to execution
How OutSolve Can Help
Don’t wait for the calendar to flip — start building your HR compliance strategy now. From I-9 solutions to compensation and federal reporting, OutSolve has the solutions to help you plan smarter and stay ahead of risk.
Join our waitlist today for our 2026 HR Compliance Calendar. This calendar will help you prepare for all upcoming HR compliance needs.
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