What’s top of mind for HR Leaders in 2025?
Employee engagement. Retention. Digital transformation.
These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the top priorities shaping the future of HR in the U.S.
At the 2025 SHRM Annual Conference in San Diego, we surveyed over 200 HR professionals to uncover what’s really driving strategy in today’s workplace. The results? A clear picture of where HR is heading—and where the biggest challenges lie.
Key findings at a glance
Technology integration
83% of HR professionals feel technology integration is a struggle, especially for lean teams.
Employee engagement
Employee engagement programs improve retention rates by up to 59% over non-structured engagement.
AI Implementation
Only 12% noted immediate AI implementation efforts, leaving room for growth.
But that's just the beginning
Surprisingly, AI and automation—despite the hype—barely registered. Adoption is still in its early days, and HR teams are calling for tools that are intuitive, time-saving, and built for lean teams.
Get the full picture
Watch the 60 second video for a quick overview and download the infographic to explore the data in more detail.
