Global Talent Trends 2024-2025 

As we navigate through 2025, the world of work continues to be in full metamorphosis, driven by rapid technological advancements and an increasing focus on risk. Societal dynamics are reshaping work structures, and organisations are adapting to a landscape where technology and AI are not just tools but integral components of the workforce.​

Our trends came to life in 2024 through insights gathered from more than 12,200 voices of business executives, HR leaders, employees, and investors. ​

Our updated 2024-2025 Global Talent Trends study draws on further insights from an additional Pulse survey of 1,800 HR leaders across 24 key markets and 17 industries. Their perspectives have reaffirmed that the four key trends shaping the People agenda in 2025 remain as relevant today as they were last year. We are excited to share the findings and explore how these trends continue to influence the future of work. Read on more to see how organisations are progressing towards the trends shaping the People agenda: ​

If 2024 was the year of experimentation, 2025 has to be the year of benefit realisation. As organisations continue to explore the promise of new technologies, leaders will need to pivot from a focus on cost optimisation towards one centred on material returns for all stakeholders. But in an era where people risk equates to business risk, striking the right balance between acceleration and delivering a winning work experience will be paramount. As we embrace greater human-machine teaming, leading organisations have a real chance to deliver a more intuitive, simplified, and customised work experience. To unlock potential in this age of opportunity, leaders must listen intently to quiet signals, be prepared to make bold moves, and brace themselves for lasting change. 

 

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