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Leaders should find out how to manage workloads while preserving engagement", shared one participant from the Energy Sector. "With hybrid designs embedded, big organisations require tools to measure engagement and manage workloads", commented an HR leader in a Financial Solutions firm. of participants pointed out Talent Retention as either Crucial (53.8%) or Very Crucial (23.1%).

Southeast Asian participants highlight and limited career development, especially in smaller sized organisations. Mid-sized organisations face a dual challenge: handling while maintaining trust and group cohesion in hybrid environments.

Particularly for employee well-being, some techniques organisations are preparing for 2025 include expanding mental health assistance (61% of participants), creating opportunities for social connection (58%), and stress management/resilience building programs (50%). A great 65% of participants said that their Skill Management budget would stay unchanged in 2025. Areas of spend top priority will be in skill development and leadership programs, besides more general abilities upskilling.

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These themes resonate throughout markets, workforce sizes, and areas. The most important management skills/themes to enhance in 2025 would be: Coaching and mentoring, together with EQ/Self-awareness, were mentioned by 38% of respondents. Further down the concern list, was 4% citing ethical leadership as a focus location for development among senior talent.