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In this very special episode, we bring together Salary.com’s top compensation experts for a fascinating roundtable discussion. Featuring insights from our senior consultants Courtney LeCompte (Director of Consulting Sales), Eric McMillan (VP of Compensation Consulting), Garry Straker (VP of Compensation Consulting), Angela Bailey (VP of Compensation Consulting), Greg Wolf (Managing Principal), and hosted by Dwight Brown (VP of Compensation Consulting) and David Turetsky (VP of Consulting), we dive into our reflections on 2024 and our predictions for the future of HR in 2025. 

[0:00] Introduction

• Welcome, Salary.com Senior Consulting Team!
• Today’s Topic: HR Experts Predict the Future of HR in 2025

[9:29] Reviewing our predictions for 2024

• Did mental health and wellness benefits reshape traditional compensation packages?
• Did remote work strategies challenge both organizations and employees?
• Did salaries increase by less than 4%?
• Was career development a key focus, with organizations creating clearer progression pathways?
• Did recruitment and retention pay incentives stabilize?
• Did recessionary pressures drive strategic workforce decisions?

[19:04] Predictions for 2025

• States will introduce legislation to help the struggling healthcare industry
• Workplace civility will become a priority amid the polarizing political landscape
• DEI initiative rollbacks will create workplace tensions
• Employees will grow increasingly interested in returning to the office
• Pay equity and transparency obligations will prove critical for organizations
• Organizations will push “return to office” plans
• AI will not cause a major shift in how HR does its work, yet…

[42:44] Final thoughts

• How 2024 set the stage for larger-scale AI adoption
• Why 2025 might be a year of continued uncertainty

[45:46] Closing

• Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote

“California was first out of the gate with this, but I anticipate us at least seeing [healthcare minimum wage] legislation introduced in other states.”

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