From AI to RTO, 15 HR leaders share their future of work predictions for 2025

As chief people officers and HR leaders look ahead to the new year, here’s what they expect employers will—and should—prioritize.

People leaders have had their hands full this year. The return-to-work debate and concerns over artificial intelligence and employee retention have dominated many workplaces in 2024. As companies have imposed strict in-office policies—along with ongoing layoffs and other cost-cutting measures, in some cases—workers have been increasingly vocal about their frustrations. Some of them have resorted to quitting, while others feel a growing sense of detachment from their jobs.