HR Priorities for 2025

Author: Brightmine Editorial Team

Introduction

It is common practice for HR to prepare for a new year by reflecting on the accomplishments and failures of the year just passed and setting priorities and objectives for the upcoming year. Starting the year with clear HR goals fosters a proactive approach that helps achieve key business objectives while creating a quality employee experience. Aligning priorities with overall business objectives ensures HR goals are actionable, measurable and provide the greatest benefit to the organization and employees.

Some functions are consistently a priority, but the focus and issues may shift from year to year, and HR must look ahead and plan for them - not just known challenges like the more than 140 compliance requirements taking effect on and around January 1 but also the potential challenges and opportunities that are likely to arise.

From the employee experience to effectively implementing artificial intelligence to new and ever-changing requirements relating to leave, pay equity and transparency and immigration, HR must be proactive and determine how to approach its priorities in 2025. The following discussion addresses the top priorities for HR for the coming year.