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Navigating the Future of HR: What We Learned at Connect Q4
During our final quarterly virtual conference of the year, we asked attendees of our keynote session with HR thought leader, Kyle Patrick Smith to weigh in on a central question: What is your biggest HR challenge? The poll results from this session provided invaluable insights into the priorities and pain points that HR professionals are facing as we move into 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the findings and what they mean for HR teams striving to innovate and drive success in a competitive landscape.
Top Challenges and Trends
Attracting and Retaining Top Talent (37%)
Leading the list of challenges, 37% of participants identified talent attraction and retention as their biggest concern. This result highlights the critical role of effective HR recruitment strategies, including robust candidate sourcing and leveraging an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to streamline hiring. As the job market remains highly competitive, a strong employer brand combined with strategic use of recruitment tools can make a substantial difference in attracting and retaining top talent.
2. Streamlining HR Processes and Reducing Manual Tasks (29.6%)
Coming in second, nearly 30% of respondents cited a need to reduce
