2025 HR Trends: Elliott Scott HR in partnership with WeWork

Last week, our team in India held a roundtable event in partnership with WeWork. The event was hosted by our Owner and CEO, Stuart Elliott, alongside Director for India, Gaurav Yadav and Consultant, Rinkal Choudhary. The event focused on the latest trends in the HR world and gave a clear understanding of what HR leaders can expect to see going into 2025. Prior to the event, attendees were asked to fill out a short survey where they were able to express their opinions on what they are seeing on the ground. The results were insightful and provided some key conversation points for the event:

AI Adoption:

• AI is inevitable but challenging, with high costs, regulatory hurdles, and scaling complexities.
• The automation of HR processes (resumes, scheduling) is growing.
• AI will enhance, not replace, roles, transforming skilled professionals into super-performers.
• The success of organisations will depend on industry-specific integration and robust data foundations.

Workforce Upskilling:

• Upskilling is essential to adapt to evolving AI-driven processes and companies must align operating models with AI capabilities in order to be successful
• Upskilling enhances agility, collaboration, and talent retention and is vital for creating data-driven opportunities.

Reorganisation and Retention:

• Global reorganisation efforts focus on efficiency and leadership development amid global changes.
• Western companies face low attrition which is impacting leadership pipelines.
• Competitive pay, hybrid working, and clear pathways for employee growth are critical in a competitive talent market.

HR Transformation:

• HR functions are undergoing significant shifts, emphasising employee experience and business partnership.
• Generational changes and coaching are reshaping HR priorities.
• Hybrid work demands clarity and flexibility to balance organisational needs.

Overall the consensus amongst participants was that organisations must balance technology and human capabilities, investing in AI while focusing on employee experience and upskilling to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market. For more information on the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Stuart Elliott on se@elliottscotthr.com or Gaurav Yadav on gy@elliottscotthr.com.