Forecasting 2025: Employee Hopes, Fears, and Expectations

As a new year begins, organizations are facing a host of new workplace challenges and opportunities. What’s the best way to incorporate GenAI into our workflows? Should we invest more—or less—in DEI? Are we ready for the skills-based revolution? What’s the best way to manage return-to-office pressures? What attracts and engages employees in today’s world of work?

These are just some of the questions we’re hearing from leaders and managers. 

During this webinar, we explored employees’ hopes and fears for the new year. We started by highlighting the major workplace trends that experts are anticipating. Then we reviewed results from our latest field study—conducted at the start of the year—to understand what’s currently top of mind for leaders, managers, and employees. We concluded by sharing implications for leaders, managers, and anyone involved with shaping the employee experience in their organizations.