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Some 42% of executives are planning “substantive” changes to DE&I in 2025, new report finds

HR Brew

The health of DE&I initiatives in 2025 remains uncertain, especially as politicians turn up the rhetoric, but a new study indicates that while companies anticipate change ahead, most are committed to DE&I. Representation goals appear to be disappearing though. Just 26% of companies have gender representation goals, an 8% decrease.

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Leader development remains the top priority for global HR professionals in 2025

HR Brew

HR professionals are gearing up for 2025, figuring out where to spend their energy and budgets. Gartner analysts surveyed 1,403 global HR professionals over the summer to gauge their top priorities for 2025. Companies are also prioritizing workforce planning since 66% surveyed agreed on being limited to headcount planning.

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Goodbye, hustle culture and fake empathy: How HR pros want workplace culture to change in 2025

HR Brew

Leaders should not only acknowledge stress but also take concrete actions, like conducting regular surveys on burnout and workload. 2025 will be all about creating an employee experience that brings out the best in your talentno matter what your company office policy is. Whats out: Fake empathy from employers.

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First comes pay transparency. Next comes pay equity.

HR Brew

Pay transparency is now a norm for many US employers, according to recent surveys, thanks to a wave of legislation requiring businesses to share information about salaries in job postings. A separate survey from consulting firm Mercer found around 30% of organizations are considering sharing pay ranges beyond what the law already requires.

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HR in 2025: Insights & Predictions

Get our annual survey report to find out: The #1 challenge of recruiting & hiring Why remote teams are struggling What are the drivers of effective (and ineffective) leadership And lots more! What are the drivers of effective leadership? What does the C-suite think HR is most responsible for?

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Walgreens will match 401(k) contributions to student loan payments in 2025

HR Brew

Under the new benefit, which will be available to eligible employees starting in January 2025, Walgreens will contribute up to 4% of workers’ eligible compensation to their 401(k) accounts when they make student loan payments. And concerns about inadequate pay arose when some CVS and Walgreens workers walked off the job last fall.

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Health plan costs are expected to rise by 8% in 2025, driven in part by GLP-1 drugs

HR Brew

In 2025 medical plan cost trends are expected to rise by a median of 8% , according to Segal’s projection, representing the highest increase in 15 years apart from 2021, when prices were affected by the rebound of the Covid-19 pandemic. US employers surveyed by WTW similarly anticipate healthcare costs will tick up by 7.7%

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact.

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The Workstyle Revolution: Debunking Myths & Unlocking Distributed Team Potential

Outdated strategies are killing productivity and innovation. If you’re still equating productivity with butts in seats, you’ve already lost. Get ready to crush myths, optimize workflows, and unlock the full potential of your distributed team.