HR Tech Trends 2025: From AI Buzzwords to Real Business Impact
As we race through 2025, I can’t help but smile at how the HR world has gone from debating “should we use AI?” to “are we even relevant without AI?” Having been part of HR transformations across MNCs, Indian conglomerates, promoter-led firms, and startups, I’ve seen firsthand that technology is no longer an enabler—it’s now the bedrock of smart talent management and employee engagement. Here’s my take on the top HR tech trends of 2025 and how companies can stop admiring them from afar and actually leverage them. ________________________________________ 1. AI-Powered People Analytics: Know Before They Go We’re no longer just measuring attrition; we’re predicting it. Smart companies are using AI to identify flight risks, engagement dips, and even productivity patterns—well before HR hears about them at the coffee machine (or worse, on LinkedIn after someone’s notice period!). Captain’s Tip : Build predictive dashboards but keep the “H” in HR: human conversations stil...