HR - Tracks

From harnessing artificial intelligence’s next big leap to addressing political and cultural volatility, HR will have the chance to shape its long-term future in a big way.

Could this be the year of the “superworker”? According to industry analyst Josh Bersin, the impact of AI and the subsequent rise of superworkers is one of the top five challenges for HR in 2025. “This is going to really change the innerworkings of our companies,” said Bersin, calling it a “massive topic” that HR leaders will need to consider as they execute workforce planning this year.

What makes a superworker? Bersin’s firm identifies this as an employee empowered by AI, enhancing their value, productivity and output by mastering AI tools in an AI-supported workplace. The Bersin team is clear that in this scenario, AI isn’t about replacing jobs; it’s about empowering superworkers, leading to higher-value roles, better pay and increased business value—not just cost savings.

Did AI get it right? What topics would you like to see more of in 2025? Do these still feel relevant for the new year?

Learn why L&D is key for your organization as we show how it boosts employee retention and enhances skills, leading to a stronger company culture.

In today's changing world, HR and recruiting leaders must ask: Is the person they’re dealing with real or just an AI-generated deepfake?

U.S. employees are seeking new job opportunities at the highest rate since 2015, and overall satisfaction with their workplace declined to a record low in 2022 and 2024.

“Managers must recognize that political beliefs, like any other personal characteristic, have no place in hiring decisions,” she explains, noting that this is no different from age, gender or religion bias—yet the heightened political tensions nationally appear to have given rise to this type of discrimination.

Job Hunting for Veterans in the Age of AI and ChatGPT

The NTT IndyCar Series has an overabundance of high-caliber drivers who are signed or ready to step into the 27 full-time cars in 2025, but the same can’t be said for proven race engineers, who are among the most precious commodities within each program.

“The seemingly never-ending rise in costs poses a constant challenge for employers to take action,” an expert said. 

Employers should think through how to handle inappropriate gifts, alcohol and workplace decorations in advance, attorney Jonathan Segal said.

AI isn't here to replace recruiters but to enhance their work. Let it handle the mundane, so you can focus on being a strategic Talent Advisor. Embrace the change—you’ve got this!

Despite decades of HR transformation experience, trying to predict what is going to happen in 2025 boils down to philosopher Laozi’s famous quote: “Those who have knowledge don’t predict. Those who predict don’t have knowledge.”

Discover the key differences between excused and unexcused work absences, why they matter, and how clear policies help maintain productivity and team morale.

This McKinsey Quarterly Five Fifty looks at how organizations can deliver performance reviews that motivate employees and foster effective performance management.