Rudi Bauer, Hung Lee & Eva-Maria Meyr

What a Crazy Year This Has Been: HR Trends 2024 Recap and Outlook for 2025

In 2025, HR success won't come from bigger budgets. It will come from bold experiments and a smarter focus on what truly matters.

What a Crazy Year  This Has Been:  HR Trends 2024 Recap and Outlook for 2025
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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