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2025 HR/L&D Trends Report

Evolving in a Rapidly Changing Environment

Over 900 leadership, learning, talent development, and business professionals were asked about their top challenges in navigating a workplace that continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace.

This year’s survey paints a picture of organizations where talent remains scarce, employee expectations are higher than ever, and the definition of work continues to shift. Organizations are being called upon to develop not just effective leaders but empathetic ones—leaders who can inspire, adapt, and thrive amidst disruption.

This eBook compiles key findings to help HR, L&D, and business professionals address these challenges. From attracting top talent to retaining high performers, from integrating cutting-edge technologies to fostering inclusive cultures, the insights presented here provide a roadmap for creating high-impact solutions that resonate with today’s workforce.

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Webinar hosts Jay Campbell and David Witt

Discover the insights 900+ HR leaders rely on for 2025 planning

Watch Blanchard researchers Dr. Jay Campbell and David Witt present the latest findings from Blanchard’s 2025 HR/L&D Trends Survey. Drawing insights from the survey respondents, they explore emerging trends and strategies to navigate the workplace in 2025, including:

  • Workforce challenges in 2025
  • Learning trends and critical leadership competencies
  • Investment priorities and learning delivery methods
  • Transformations in L&D
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What is keeping L&D professionals up at night?

The report takes a deeper look at several key issues:

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Adapting to technological change

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Attracting and retaining talent

Dealing with resource limitations

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Enabling innovation

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Enhancing leadership bench strength

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Expanding skills and workforce readiness

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Maintaining employee engagement

Managing change and strengthening resilience

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Sneak peek into key insights from respondents

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More of a challenge

79% believe that employee retention will be more of a challenge in 2025.

Less interest

57% agree that employees are less interested in managerial positions.
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Spending increase

11.7% expected increase in training spending in 2025.

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