Focus on 2025: Overview of Gartner’s Leadership Vision for Human Resources

As we step into a new year, it's essential to align our strategic goals with the evolving landscape of the workforce. The challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements, shifting employee expectations, and evolving business needs are reshaping the way we approach human resources. In this session, we will explore the 2025 priorities for HR leaders equipping you with the tools and insights necessary to foster a more resilient and adaptive HR strategy. Together, let's prepare to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace and drive meaningful change in our organizations.

Learning objectives: 

• Review key business trends impacting the context for HR focus in 2025
• Review the top five areas of focus for the HR function in 2025 based on Gartner’s survey of HR leaders  
• Provide perspective for action planning within the context of a dynamic business and geo-political environment 

Rich Cober, Ph.D., Managing Vice President

Gartner for Chief HR Officer Solution

Rich Cober leads Gartner’s HR Executive Partner for Chief HR Officers global practice. Gartner for Chief HR Officers is an exclusive, membership-based organization of top HR leaders across industries. Member clients are equipped with and benefit from tools, insights and the partnership and consultation of a seasoned practitioner who has sat in a CHRO seat to provide a service experience that delivers exceptional business results. Before coming to Gartner, Rich was the CHRO of HITT Contracting, CRO at Microstrategy, held various HR executive roles at Marriott International, and was a consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton. Rich earned his Ph.D. from The University of Akron and has been a leader focused on building world-class talent management programs and processes to support business success throughout his career. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, two daughters, and family labradoodle.  

Timeline

8:00am - 8:45am - Registration + Breakfast + Networking

8:45am - 9:00am - Interactive Team Building Activity

9:00am - 10:30am - Program

10:30am - 11:00am - Networking

ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR 1.5 HRCI + SHRM CREDITS

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED