CHRO Economic Outlook: From Caution to Concern
More than half of HR executives (53%) anticipate poor or very poor economic conditions over the next six months, a dramatic spike from only 13% in Q1, according to SHRM's latest CHRO Economic Outlook. Concerns about possible tariff increases and economic uncertainty are at the top of CHROs' minds. Here's the latest forecast and how CHROs plan to respond.
Whether you're learning to fly a plane or you're learning to lead a CEO succession, situational awareness and risk management is key. Kevin Cox, president of LKC Advisory is a seasoned HR leader, CEO succession expert, and pilot in training, who joins us to explore the intricacies of leadership transitions and offer practical takeaways to help steer organizations toward success.
Economic, technological, and social changes mean the workplace of tomorrow will look very different than it does today. The Spring 2025 edition of the People + Strategy journal highlights how organizations are preparing to future-proof their workplaces by redesigning roles, realigning cultures, and rethinking work for a new era.
HR executives are navigating a time of economic uncertainty and tightened budgets. It's time to prioritize high-impact strategies such as reskilling programs, optimizing workforce performance, and enhancing retention efforts. View the big-picture takeaways from SHRM’s quarterly CHRO Employment Outlook survey, plus the CHRO Economic Outlook and Hiring & Retention Difficulty Indexes.
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Trends & Thought Leadership
SHRM’s new CHRO Priorities and Perspectives report examines the key strategic goals of CHROs in 2025, the range of challenges they face, and their visions for the future of work. The report was based on insights collected in December 2024 from 212 CHROs spanning diverse organizational sizes and industries
This brief highlights key results from SHRM’s 2025 benchmarking data. Drawing on key insights from HR executives and leaders, these results showcase metrics that are pertinent to CHROs and others who lead their organization’s HR function. In this data brief, we examine several trends present in the data and their implications for CHROs and the world of work.
Balancing a career and caregiving presents unique challenges for an increasing segment of the workforce—but the right support can transform challenge into opportunity. SHRM thought leadership, capturing the experiences of over 5,800 survey respondents, uncovers the real-world impact of caregiving responsibilities on well-being, performance, and company success.
SHRM research shows the modern C-suite is expanding and becoming more diverse, but the third and final part of The Evolution of the C-Suite report series uncovers new paths to an organization’s top ranks. The number of C-suite roles is expanding to include a broader range of positions. At the same time, organizations are becoming more cautious, increasingly favoring proven executives for these key positions over first-time leaders.
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