#3 – 2024 in Review, 2025 in Focus
Kicking Off 2025 with a Successful #HR Hour!
Some key takeaways from our discussion:
- The Evolution of Remote & Flexible Working
2024 saw flexible and remote working become the ‘new normal.’ With the UK’s new legislation (from 6th April 2024) allowing employees to request flexible working from day one, debate continues. Some leaders remain firm believers in the traditional office 9-5 for productivity, while others have experienced happier, more engaged and more productive teams when offering flexibility.
- Continuous Learning in a Multi-Generational Workforce
With five generations now working side by side, upskilling and knowledge-sharing are more important than ever. Dual mentoring—where different generations exchange knowledge, creating a more inclusive and innovative workplace looks set to be a key theme for the future.
- AI: A Tool for Efficiency—But with Caution
AI’s role in HR and beyond continues to grow, from automating repetitive tasks to AI-powered coaching. Attendees agreed that while AI can significantly enhance productivity, human input remains crucial—ensuring quality, context and ethical considerations are upheld.
- Employee Wellbeing – Remains a key focus for 2025
It is encouraging to see organisations are doing more and more to ensure the wellbeing of their teams, from creating new roles focussed entirely on wellbeing through to arranging courses and awareness days around specific topics, such as ‘strengthening personal resilience’ and Menopause Awareness, to name just two. One area that remains a constant source of stress and is less openly talked about is financial wellbeing – We have talked about this on previous HR Hour Events. Our Friend Saleem Shaffi, of Money Beam, has created a course: Financial First Aider Training. You can read about it here.
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Useful information
Wiley Workplace Intelligence Annual Report: Top 10 Takeaways from 2024
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