PodChats for FutureCOO: HR strategies to drive sustainable success in 2025

As organizations in Asia prepare for 2025, the landscape of work is undergoing significant transformation. According to Gartner's 2025 HR Priorities Survey, a staggering 87% of HR leaders agree that shifting business needs necessitate continuous transformation within their organizations. 

This imperative extends beyond HR, influencing all functional leaders who must adapt to a rapidly evolving environment characterized by technological advancements, changing workforce dynamics, and heightened expectations for organizational culture.

In this context, it is crucial for leaders across all functions to engage with the pressing challenges of leadership development, workforce planning, and change management. 

By addressing these critical areas, organizations can foster a resilient and agile workforce capable of navigating the complexities of the future. 

In this PodChats for FutureCOO, Ms. Isabelle Claus (KLAUS) Teixiera (TEISERA), Founder and Managing Director, at Business and Human Development Consulting, shares tips to guide functional leaders in aligning their strategies with the evolving demands of the marketplace, ensuring they are well-equipped to drive sustainable success in 2025 and beyond.

1.       How would you describe the HR landscape in 2024? What has been most interesting, most difficult and most rewarding issues of 2024?

2.       A common recognition by IT and finance leaders is the issue of talent shortage. I imagine this is not limited to these two functions. In 2024, how did HR leaders in Asia meet these challenges?

3.       Leaders tell us that change management is an ongoing issue for them. Why is that so?

4.       What strategies can HR implement to create a strong organisational culture that aligns with the company’s business goals?

5.       Coming into 2025, how can HR leaders enhance workforce planning processes to anticipate future talent needs and capability gaps?