The human resources megatrends of 2025

Navigate the year with insights on key HR trends

Change is the constant that shapes our world. In today’s era of shifting geopolitical landscapes, rapid technological advances, and evolving workforce dynamics, organizations must adapt to thrive. But how can leaders seize the opportunities while mitigating challenges?

In this episode of our Capital H podcast, David Mallon and Kyle Forrest are joined by Stacia Garr and Dani Johnson, co-founders of RedThread Research, to explore the transformative megatrends outlined in RedThread's 2025 report. Delve into critical topics—including the continuing development of AI in the workplace, balancing efficiency with growth, and the ongoing evolution of the power dynamics in the employer-employee relationship. You’ll also discover actionable insights on how organizations can approach these shifts with a long-term vision. Tune in!

… AI is growing up a little bit, and the business case for AI in an organization is becoming important. Just like an investment in anything, we need to see some results. And so whereas in the last two and a half to three years, lots of organizations have just been going, you know, ‘Put it on your desktop; play with it. You need to understand what it can do.’ We're seeing less of that, and now much more deliberate actions taken to professionalize AI in the workplace.

– Dani Johnson, Co-founder, RedThread Research