Rudi Bauer, Hung Lee, Eva-Maria Meyr
What a Crazy Year This Has Been: HR Trends 2024 Recap and Outlook for 2025
#1about 3 minutes
Reflecting on the crazy HR landscape of 2024
Panelists discuss the year's volatility, from globalizing company culture to rediscovering the value of in-person connection over online information.
#2about 3 minutes
The 2024 mantra was 'do more with less'
The dominant trend of the year was immense pressure on HR teams to increase output despite significant budget and team cuts.
#3about 4 minutes
Addressing the growing mental health crisis at work
While mental health issues are rising due to economic pressures, company focus on wellbeing initiatives has unfortunately receded.
#4about 3 minutes
Using AI to solve the candidate experience black hole
AI can significantly improve recruiting by providing candidates with the timely information and closure they need, reducing stress and ambiguity.
#5about 4 minutes
Balancing AI automation with a necessary human touch
AI should handle tedious administrative tasks to free up recruiters' time for essential human interactions like building trust and personalization.
#6about 3 minutes
Why proactive experimentation is key for 2025
In a volatile environment, HR teams should focus on taking forward action and running small experiments rather than waiting for certainty.
#7about 4 minutes
Finding opportunity amid hiring freezes and uncertainty
The ongoing economic pressure requires HR and employer branding to be more creative, focused, and smarter with limited resources.
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