HR Trends for 2025: Navigating AI, Leadership Development, and the Talent Pipeline (#54)

Staying ahead of HR trends is no easy feat, but embracing innovation can set organizations up for long-term success. To explore how HR leaders can navigate AI, leadership development, and talent challenges in 2025, we’ve called in HR expert Dan Kaplan, Senior Partner at Korn Ferry.

Highlights [2:15] Why 2025 is the year of innovation for HR
[4:00] AI’s evolving role in HR and talent management
[7:30] How CHROs can strategically adopt AI without the noise
[10:45] The growing importance of HR technology ecosystems
[15:20] CHRO compensation trends and increasing demand for top HR talent
[18:50] Succession planning challenges for HR leadership
[23:10] The need for stronger leadership development programs
[29:35] Rebuilding trust and engagement between employees and leadership
[34:50] HR’s role in fostering a culture of accountability and innovation

Guest Bio Dan Kaplan, Senior Partner, Korn Ferry

Dan Kaplan is a trusted advisor to top executives, boards, and investors. As a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry, he specializes in recruiting leaders for private equity firms and human resources. Recognized by Business Week as one of the world’s 50 most influential headhunters, Dan has been featured on CNN, CNBC, CBS Radio, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, and Bloomberg News. He is also a participant in the World Economic Forum’s Talent Mobility Summit. Dan’s expertise lies in leadership development, talent strategy, and helping businesses future-proof their workforce.

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HRMorning | HR News and Insights

Dan Kaplan | LinkedIn Profile