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AI, talent shortages, and distrust: These are the biggest challenges HR pros are bracing for in 2025

HR Brew

2024 was not without its challenges, many of which are likely to follow HR into the new year. The biggest HR challenge we anticipate in 2025 is navigating the complexities of hybrid work models. 2025 is already shaping up to be a doozy of a year.

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2022 Was Another Record Year for HR Tech: See 20+ M&A Activities that Shaped the Market

Lighthouse

Credit where it’s due: I read the Starr Conspiracy’s work on a weekly basis and respect their analysis of the market. Hiring was THE trend of Q1-Q3 2022 : because of the priority on hiring over the last year, there’s more volume in that area than any other. Talent Acquisition and Hiring.

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For this HR “vigilante,” the C-suite was a stop, not the destination

HR Brew

The HR professional with more than two decades of experience working across different companies and industries found that consulting and fractional HR work was a better way for her to tackle interesting people challenges and deliver her expertise to executives in need. The business overhead work and invoicing is a challenge.

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What Is Headcount Planning?

Intoo USA

Download tips on hiring with confidence and rejecting candidates with kindness. Strategically forecasting hiring needs allows companies to acquire skilled people to meet day-to-day workloads and fuel growth priorities. There’s also an explicit cost equation to thoughtful headcount planning. This agility is invaluable.

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Is Workforce Redeployment an Alternative to Layoffs?

Intoo USA

With many poorly executed layoffs going viral , some organizations have received negative press for hiring new employees shortly after letting others go. This is not only a bad business practice; it can also waste money and other resources in hiring, onboarding new employees, and severance for those let go.

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POV: A Local Perspective on Global Outplacement

Intoo USA

Of course it feels good to do the right thing, but there are practical business reasons for providing outplacement services, including reducing litigation costs and protecting employer brand. When making a financial decision to reduce headcount, the last thing a company wants is to then increase future hiring costs due to a damaged brand.

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How to Improve Employee Retention

Intoo USA

Some of the benefits of high retention rates include: Reduced costs. Businesses with higher retention rates generally don’t pay as much for hiring and training new team members as businesses with a lower rate. The price of onboarding new hires and incorporating them into the organization can quickly add up.