The HR landscape is on the brink of transformation as we approach 2025, according to Korn Ferry’s latest report.
- AI is expected to play a significant role in future talent strategies, yet concerns about its effects on human interaction remain.
- Hybrid work models are prevalent, but finding candidates willing to work in-office poses challenges.
- Skill-based hiring is valued but only slowly being adopted by organizations.
- The importance of a strong employer value proposition is increasingly recognized, though many companies fail to deliver.
The Korn Ferry Talent Acquisition Trends Report for 2025 highlights key shifts in workforce dynamics, emphasizing the substantial role of AI while cautioning against its unintended consequences. A significant 67% of talent professionals foresee AI playing a major role in talent strategies. However, 40% express caution about AI diminishing the human element in recruitment. Additionally, 25% of respondents are wary of algorithmic biases, signaling the need for careful integration of technology into hiring processes.
As the workplace evolves, the hybrid work model remains a dominant trend, with 76% of the companies surveyed adopting this flexible approach. Despite this, 64% of talent leaders identify a challenge in persuading candidates to return to office environments. The tension between business needs and employee preferences underscores the pivotal role of flexibility in employee retention.
Skill-based hiring, although recognized for its importance, faces hurdles in practical implementation. While 39% of talent leaders acknowledge its value, only 17% plan to shift to this model by 2025. The difficulty lies in redefining job roles and reskilling recruiters, marking a slow transition to a skills-focused hiring approach.
The emphasis on a robust employer value proposition (EVP) has grown, with 45% of talent professionals regarding it crucial for recruitment. However, a gap persists as companies often struggle to align their culture with the promises made. This misalignment can lead to high turnover rates, indicating a need for organizations to actualize their cultural claims.
Insights from Korn Ferry’s Global Workforce Survey, which included responses from 10,000 employees, reveal that learning and development opportunities are critical for retention. While 67% of employees show willingness to stay with a company offering upskilling, only 30% of organizations currently provide such growth paths. This mismatch points to potential retention challenges that could arise from unmet career development needs.
Korn Ferry’s report urges organizations to proactively address these emerging trends to remain competitive in the dynamic talent landscape.
