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Leaders should find out how to manage work while keeping engagement", shared one participant from the Energy Sector. "With hybrid designs ingrained, large organisations need tools to measure engagement and handle workloads", commented an HR leader in a Financial Solutions company. of respondents mentioned Talent Retention as either Crucial (53.8%) or Really Important (23.1%).

Southeast Asian participants highlight and restricted profession development, especially in smaller sized organisations. Mid-sized organisations face a dual obstacle: managing while maintaining trust and group cohesion in hybrid environments.

Specifically for staff member well-being, some methods organisations are preparing for 2025 consist of expanding mental health support (61% of participants), producing opportunities for social connection (58%), and stress management/resilience building programs (50%). A good 65% of respondents said that their Skill Management budget would remain unchanged in 2025. Areas of spend top priority will be in skill advancement and leadership programs, besides more basic skills upskilling.

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These styles resonate across industries, labor force sizes, and areas. The most critical leadership skills/themes to enhance in 2025 would be: Coaching and mentoring, together with EQ/Self-awareness, were pointed out by 38% of respondents. Even more down the priority list, was 4% citing ethical management as a focus location for development among senior skill.