Defending people-first HR strategies in 2025: Inside Leapsome’s latest report

HR teams are under pressure to deliver, often without the clarity, resources, or support they need. From return-to-office policies that miss the mark to employee pushback on growth and flexibility, expectations keep rising. At the same time, AI is changing how people work, and HR is being asked to lead through it all.

In this session, we unpack findings from the Leapsome 2025 HR Insights Report, based on responses from more than 1,000 HR decision-makers, along with real insights from leading People experts.

What you’ll take away:

• It’s not resistance — it’s lack of clarity. 92% of HR leaders face pushback, but the real blocker is failing to explain the “why.” Storytelling builds buy-in before execution.
• Rigid RTO mandates break trust. When office policies ignore how teams actually work, they feel arbitrary. Flexible, transparent approaches build alignment and collaboration.
• Growth isn’t just about promotions. Flat structures demand new development paths. Upskilling and broadening impact are now key to retention.
• Flexibility isn’t a perk — it’s expected. Today’s workforce values autonomy and alignment. HR must design work around trust, not control.
• HR isn’t waiting for a seat — it’s leading. From AI to workforce planning, HR is already strategic. The future belongs to those who act with clarity and intention.

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“We are at a day in time where we must be the people who step forward first intentionally. We have to be. You don’t need permission — you have permission.”

— Steve Browne, Chief People Officer at LaRosa's, Inc.