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In this very special episode, we bring together Salary.com’s top compensation experts for a fascinating roundtable discussion. Featuring insights from our senior consultants Courtney LeCompte (Director of Consulting Sales), Eric McMillan (VP of Compensation Consulting), Garry Straker (VP of Compensation Consulting), Angela Bailey (VP of Compensation Consulting), Greg Wolf (Managing Principal), and hosted by Dwight Brown (VP of Compensation Consulting) and David Turetsky (VP of Consulting), we dive into our reflections on 2024 and our predictions for the future of HR in 2025.
[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Salary.com Senior Consulting Team!
Today’s Topic: HR Experts Predict the Future of HR in 2025
[9:29] Reviewing our predictions for 2024
Did mental health and wellness benefits reshape traditional compensation packages?
Did remote work strategies challenge both organizations and employees?
Did salaries increase by less than 4%?
Was career development a key focus, with organizations creating clearer progression pathways?
Did recruitment and retention pay incentives stabilize?
Did recessionary pressures drive strategic workforce decisions?
[19:04] Predictions for 2025
States will introduce legislation to help the struggling healthcare industry
Workplace civility will become a priority amid the polarizing political landscape
DEI initiative rollbacks will create workplace tensions
Employees will grow increasingly interested in returning to the office
Pay equity and transparency obligations will prove critical for organizations
Organizations will push “return to office” plans
AI will not cause a major shift in how HR does its work, yet…
[42:44] Final thoughts
How 2024 set the stage for larger-scale AI adoption
Why 2025 might be a year of continued uncertainty
[45:46] Closing
Thanks for listening!
Quick Quote
“California was first out of the gate with this, but I anticipate us at least seeing [healthcare minimum wage] legislation introduced in other states.”ResourcesCompensation ConsultingContact:Angela's LinkedInEric's LinkedInGarry's LinkedInGreg's LinkedInCourtney's LinkedIn Dwight's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInPodcast Manger: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media
To schedule a meeting with us: https://salary.com/hrdlconsulting
For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/
Produced by Affogato Media
In this very special episode, we bring together Salary.com’s top compensation experts for a fascinating roundtable discussion. Featuring insights from our senior consultants Courtney LeCompte (Director of Consulting Sales), Eric McMillan (VP of Compensation Consulting), Garry Straker (VP of Compensation Consulting), Angela Bailey (VP of Compensation Consulting), Greg Wolf (Managing Principal), and hosted by Dwight Brown (VP of Compensation Consulting) and David Turetsky (VP of Consulting), we dive into our reflections on 2024 and our predictions for the future of HR in 2025.
[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Salary.com Senior Consulting Team!
Today’s Topic: HR Experts Predict the Future of HR in 2025
[9:29] Reviewing our predictions for 2024
Did mental health and wellness benefits reshape traditional compensation packages?
Did remote work strategies challenge both organizations and employees?
Did salaries increase by less than 4%?
Was career development a key focus, with organizations creating clearer progression pathways?
Did recruitment and retention pay incentives stabilize?
Did recessionary pressures drive strategic workforce decisions?
[19:04] Predictions for 2025
States will introduce legislation to help the struggling healthcare industry
Workplace civility will become a priority amid the polarizing political landscape
DEI initiative rollbacks will create workplace tensions
Employees will grow increasingly interested in returning to the office
Pay equity and transparency obligations will prove critical for organizations
Organizations will push “return to office” plans
AI will not cause a major shift in how HR does its work, yet…
[42:44] Final thoughts
How 2024 set the stage for larger-scale AI adoption
Why 2025 might be a year of continued uncertainty
[45:46] Closing
Thanks for listening!
Quick Quote
“California was first out of the gate with this, but I anticipate us at least seeing [healthcare minimum wage] legislation introduced in other states.”ResourcesCompensation ConsultingContact:Angela's LinkedInEric's LinkedInGarry's LinkedInGreg's LinkedInCourtney's LinkedIn Dwight's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInPodcast Manger: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media
To schedule a meeting with us: https://salary.com/hrdlconsulting
For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/
Produced by Affogato Media
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