Top 5 HR Priorities for 2025

📈 𝐓𝐨𝐩 5 𝐇𝐑 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 2025
Based on recent discussions with my HR colleagues and the findings from the latest Gartner survey, key focus areas are emerging that I believe will shape the future of work and support the growth and change that CEOs are looking for in 2025.

Here are my takeaways and suggested ideas for HR leaders aiming to drive business impact:

➡️ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
75% of HR managers state that managers are overwhelmed by the growing number of tasks. The future requires learning based on peer connections to develop lasting relationships and real-world applications.
💡Actionable Idea: Introduce a leadership mentorship program that pairs mid-level managers with senior leaders, focusing on leadership challenges and career development over a 12 month period.

➡️ 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
Only 57% of HR managers are of the opinion that managers are able to enforce the desired culture. Embedding culture in everyday values, behaviors and processes is critical to driving accountability and engagement.
💡 Actionable Idea: Embed culture into your L&D, Performance Management and/or feedback process by referencing culture-driven behaviors, with the opportunity to reward and recognize desired behaviors. 

➡️ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
66 % of HR leaders limit their workforce planning solely to headcount alone. To stay competitive, HR needs to focus on skills-based planning for future needs and go beyond short-term solutions. 
💡Actionable Idea: Use data analytics to identify future skills gaps and tailor reskilling programs to close these gaps, ensuring talent readiness for future roles. 

➡️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
74% of HR leaders saying that managers are unprepared to lead change. By leveraging influencers/allies within the organization, leaders can make change more manageable and sustainable.
💡Actionable Idea: Identify and train "change champions" across departments to act as advocates and provide support during major change to reduce the burden on managers. 

➡️ 𝐇𝐑 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲
55% of leaders believe that current solutions are not meeting business needs. HR needs to move from simply automating tasks to using technology for strategic change.
💡Actionable Idea: Develop a GenAI pilot program for HR to improve decision making and expand self-service options for employees. (I know! I always reference this example but it’s such a quick win.)

🤷What top priorities are you working on to adapt and support your organization’s growth objectives?