What’s keeping HR up? 5 key takeaways about changing priorities
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From the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence to the continued redefinition of work post-pandemic, change is abounding in HR. And it is a key driver in reshaping HR’s priorities heading into a new year.
Results of HR Executive’s recent What’s Keeping HR Up at Night? research tell the tale, with HR leaders emphasizing the impact of change-related topics on their agenda. While hiring and retaining key talent again claimed the top spot among HR’s challenges, human resources continues to broaden its aperture, seemingly driven by external shifts.
In 2022, for example, nearly 50% of HR professionals surveyed were focused on hiring and retention, a figure that dropped to 36% the following year and 32% in 2024. In 2023, HR also was prioritizing company culture, learning and development, employee engagement and manager training.