The top three HR tech challenges employers will face in 2025

HR is more focused than ever on employee wellbeing because they know how it contributes to productivity and retention. Companies are combining the human touch with digital tools and programs that can help support health and productivity at scale. For example, we’re seeing online behavioral health programs combined with access to live coaching and innovations like digital services for caregivers that help them stay focused at work while reducing stress at home.

Next year, we expect to see companies place increasing importance on selecting technology partners that align with their values and goals. It’s not going to be enough to compete on price or have the latest bells and whistles — tech partners need to demonstrate that they are designing human-centered solutions that put the employee first. Partners need to show that they can help bring seamless, empowering tech solutions for employees.

As tech solutions proliferate, it’s going to be more important than ever to choose solutions that play well with others. Whether it’s streamlining data management and other HR functions or creating unified systems that enhance the overall employee experience, a focus for next year will be on reducing complexity through system integration.

Next year, employers should emphasize simplicity, ease of use and the employee experience, with employee wellbeing front and center. 

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