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Rob Brown and Chelsea Summers break down IPA’s 2025 Human Resources Report across 326 firms—demographics, turnover, compensation, benefits, recruiting, training and evaluations. You’ll hear what the workforce really looks like now (younger overall), where leadership still lags (gender), how turnover varies by firm size, and which benefits and development moves are gaining traction. Practical takeaways for firms competing in a tight talent market.

Highlights from this episode:

• Nearly a third of staff are under 30, while only about one in ten are over 60—putting succession planning front and center.  
• Women make up 57% of staff, but only about one-quarter of equity partners.
• Overall turnover averages 12%, rising to 14% at the largest firms and dropping closer to 8–9% at smaller firms. Most of that turnover is voluntary.
• Firms are expanding family benefits, adding wellness support and rethinking culture to stay competitive.
• Raises are moderating, but bonuses and other incentives are becoming more important.
• Internships, referrals and even non-traditional hires are shaping the next generation of talent.