Salary.com's Senior Consultants - Predictions for HR and Comp in 2025
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What were the key HR trends reviewed for 2024 in the podcast?
Key HR trends reviewed for 2024 included the restructuring of traditional benefits with mental health and wellness offerings, struggles with remote work, salary increases below 4%, focus on career progression, stabilization of recruitment and retention pay incentives, and recessionary pressures driving strategic workforce decisions.
What are the predictions for HR and compensation in 2025?
Predictions for 2025 include the introduction of healthcare minimum wage legislation in states beyond California, increased focus on workplace civility due to political polarization, potential rollbacks of DEI initiatives causing workplace tensions, growing employee interest in returning to the office, critical importance of pay equity and transparency, and continued but limited adoption of AI in HR practices.
Why is workplace civility expected to become a priority in 2025?
Workplace civility is expected to become a priority in 2025 due to the polarizing political landscape, which has led to divides in neighborhoods and is likely to extend into workplaces, causing potential conflicts and tensions among employees.
What challenges are predicted for the healthcare industry in 2025?
The healthcare industry is predicted to face continued staffing shortages, increased demand due to an aging population, and legislative responses like healthcare minimum wage laws to combat these pressures. States beyond California are expected to introduce similar legislation to address staffing challenges.
How is AI expected to impact HR practices in 2025?
AI is not expected to cause a major shift in HR practices in 2025. While awareness and adoption of AI in HR may increase, it will likely remain limited to process changes and small-scale applications rather than a wholesale transformation of HR functions.
What is the predicted trend for remote work in 2025?
In 2025, remote work is predicted to see a shift as more companies push for a return to the office, particularly in hybrid models or full-time mandates. This trend is driven by the aim to boost productivity and strengthen company culture, with employees willing to work on-site gaining a competitive edge in the job market.
- Mental health and wellness benefits restructuring was less of a trend than anticipated but still present.
- Remote work struggles affected organizations and employees, with mixed reactions to return-to-office strategies.
- Salary increases were lower than the predicted 4%.
- Career progression and line-of-sight were a focus, particularly due to pay transparency laws.
- Recessionary pressures impacted the job market and pay, creating a slowdown rather than a full recession.
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