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Discover what’s shaping HR in 2025.

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In our latest report, we’ve distilled insights from HR professionals across industries and organisation sizes to identify key trends and challenges ahead. Featuring expert recommendations and insights from Harry Cooke, People Scientist at Hive, this report provides a data-driven roadmap for HR leaders.

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What’s shaping HR in 2025?

You’ll gain insights and recommendations based on the top five HR trends for 2025, identified through our survey of industry leaders.

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Trend 1
AI in HR: Friend or foe
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40 percent donut graph

40% of organisations that we surveyed are using AI tools for tasks like recruitment and onboarding.

Trend 2
Balancing hybrid and remote work

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45% of organisations who surveyed, report that offering flexible work arrangements significantly contributes to retaining staff.

Trend 3
Employee retention and recruitment

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Employee turnover is influenced by pay, career growth, and flexibility. Internal hiring is a key focus, with 60% of roles filled from within in some organisations.

Trend 4
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

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20% of respondents are implementing EDI initiatives like blind CV screening and mentorship programs

Trend 5
Adoption of advanced HR technologies

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Organisations are investing in HR technologies like human resources information system (HRIS), applicant tracking systems (ATS), and learning management systems (LMS), but 30% face budget constraints, according to our survey results.

Further insights by company size and role

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Large organisations (>5,000 employees): More advanced tech adoption, with a focus on data security and fairness.
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HR generalists: Need additional training to manage AI-driven recruitment and address employee concerns.
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