Top 5 workforce priorities for leaders in 2025

Top 5 workforce priorities for leaders in 2025 
Forbes; by Brent Gleeson; 10/26/24 
As organizations evolve and face new challenges, leaders and managers are preparing to tackle pressing workforce priorities that will shape the future of work. Based on our data and experience at EXCELR8, and supported by extensive research conducted by Gartner, these priorities reflect the most significant areas HR leaders (and all leaders in the organization) need to focus on to remain competitive, retain top talent, and drive business outcomes. Below are the top five workforce priorities leaders must incorporate into their strategic imperatives for 2025. We highlight the key trends that will influence human resources strategies moving forward.

1. Leader and Manager Development ...
2. Organizational Culture ...
3. Strategic Workforce Planning ...
4. Change Management ...
5. HR Technology ...

Each of these priorities is interconnected, and success in one area will often reinforce success in another. As we look to 2025, organizations that proactively address these challenges will not only retain top talent but also drive sustainable growth and innovation.