Some key highlights from the report are below, and please let me know if you’d be interested in coverage, or in speaking with a Robert Half workplace expert to share their insights.
The following positions are in the top 30% of HR roles in demand, according to an analysis of thousands of job postings and Robert Half placements.
- HR coordinator
- HR generalist
- HR manager
- HR specialist
The talent and skills gap
- 52% of HR leaders reported skills gaps within their department, and 48% said the impact of those gaps has increased in the past year.
- Skills gaps are most evident in:
- Learning and development: 39%
- Operations development: 34%
- General HR: 31%
- Recruitment: 31%
HR leaders’ strategic priorities for 2025
- Training and development
- Talent acquisition and recruitment
- Strategic workforce planning
- Employee engagement
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Compensation and benefits
