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Leaders need to find out how to manage work while preserving engagement", shared one respondent from the Energy Sector. "With hybrid designs embedded, big organisations require tools to measure engagement and manage work", commented an HR leader in a Financial Solutions company. of participants cited Skill Retention as either Critical (53.8%) or Extremely Crucial (23.1%).

Southeast Asian participants highlight and limited career progression, especially in smaller organisations. Mid-sized organisations face a dual challenge: handling while keeping trust and team cohesion in hybrid environments.

Particularly for employee wellness, some methods organisations are preparing for 2025 consist of broadening psychological health support (61% of respondents), developing opportunities for social connection (58%), and tension management/resilience structure programs (50%). A good 65% of respondents stated that their Skill Management spending plan would stay the same in 2025. Areas of spend priority will remain in skill development and leadership programs, besides more basic skills upskilling.

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These styles resonate across markets, labor force sizes, and areas. The most vital management skills/themes to augment in 2025 would be: Coaching and mentoring, together with EQ/Self-awareness, were pointed out by 38% of participants. Even more down the priority list, was 4% citing ethical management as a focus area for development amongst senior skill.