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The State of the People Profession 2025 Report

Explore the Latest Trends, Challenges, and Priorities Shaping the People Profession in 2025

The State of the People Profession 2025 delivers in-depth insights into the evolving landscape of HR, highlighting key challenges, emerging priorities, and the future outlook for the year ahead. Stay informed and empowered with the latest industry data and trends.

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What to expect:

Key Challenges Facing HR in 2025 – Tightening budgets, economic volatility, and the growing risk of burnout present significant hurdles for HR professionals.

HR’s Growing Strategic Influence – Many HR professionals report stronger recognition within their organizations, with HR playing an increasingly vital role in shaping business strategy.

The Future of HR: AI & Evidence-Based Decision-Making – To stay ahead, HR must continue developing its skills, leveraging AI, and adopting data-driven approaches to drive meaningful change.

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The #1 Factor Holding HR Back in 2025 is Budget.

We asked HR professionals for their views on what factors might impede or prevent them from achieving what needs to be achieved.

By far the biggest potential blocker to HR professionals’ ability to deliver on their strategic people priorities for 2025 is budget.


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