The 2025 State of Talent Management & Human Resources

Talent Management in 2025: The New Era of Workforce Strategy

A new report reveals how demographics, AI, and shifting employee expectations are redefining the future of HR — and what today’s talent executives must do to stay ahead.

The talent landscape is entering an unprecedented period of change. Aging workforces, shrinking labor pools, disappearing entry-level roles, and rapid AI adoption are reshaping how organizations hire, develop, and retain talent. At the same time, employee well-being, internal mobility, and culture have become central drivers of performance and retention.

The 2025 State of Talent Management & Human Resources Report brings together insights from Deloitte, Mercer, Gartner, WSJ, and ChiefTalentOfficer.co to help C-Suite HR and Talent leaders navigate this transformation with clarity and confidence.

This in-depth analysis explores the macro trends, technology shifts, and strategic priorities reshaping workforce strategy — and offers practical guidance for building a future-ready talent ecosystem.

Inside the Report

• How demographic shifts and global labor shortages are reshaping workforce planning
• The erosion of entry-level roles — and how to rebuild pathways through skills, mentoring, and mobility
• Regulatory and ethical considerations of AI in hiring, promotion, and performance
• The rising influence of the Chief Talent Officer role
• Skills-based hiring, predictive analytics, and the new science of internal mobility
• How well-being, culture, and civility shape engagement, retention, and resilience
• Actionable frameworks for ethical AI, learning infrastructure, leadership alignment, and workforce agility

As talent becomes the core engine of competitive advantage, this report serves as your strategic guide for building adaptable, data-driven, human-centered organizations.

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