New Year’s resolutions often come as an afterthought, hurriedly picked and quickly forgotten. But thoughtful goal setting can set the tone for a successful year ahead. To inspire your own professional resolutions, HR Brew gathered insights from HR leaders across the industry. Their forward-thinking goals offer actionable ideas for shaping your HR strategy in 2025.
Prioritize Mental Health
“Mental health and employee well-being must remain front and center. Companies should invest in comprehensive mental health programs that provide professional and personal support for all employees,” says Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at Cornerstone.
Engage in the HR Community
Amber Zeise, Head of People at Cocoon, resolves to prioritize connecting with her HR peers: “Taking time to host lunches, attend happy hours, or schedule virtual coffees with peers not only enhances my work but keeps me engaged and energized.”
Foster Workplace Community
Angel Franklin, COO of Hinge, emphasizes the value of community: “People are craving connection. Building an inspired workplace community allows employees to form relationships and develop skills that go beyond the job.”
Champion Soft Skills
As technology evolves, soft skills are gaining importance. Aashna Kircher, Group General Manager at Workday, explains, “AI will handle routine tasks, giving employees opportunities to develop skills like creative thinking, empathy, and collaboration—enabling them to grow faster in their roles.”
Reduce Busy Work
For Nathalie Scardino, President and CPO at Salesforce, 2025 is about cutting down on repetitive tasks: “Agentic AI can free us from mundane work, enabling more focus on strategic planning and better work-life balance.”
Strengthen Personal Connections
Dana Rogers, VP of People at O.C. Tanner, prioritizes one-on-one meetings: “Regular check-ins help me understand challenges and successes, allowing me to better support our team.”
Leverage AI for Transformation
Melanie Tinto, CPO at WEX, is focused on enhancing the employee experience through AI: “From benefits selection to HR policy creation, GenAI can offer personalized, real-time solutions that free HR teams for strategic initiatives.”
Simplify Skill-Building
Jamie Aitken, VP of HR Transformation at Betterworks, aims to make professional development accessible: “Helping employees identify strengths and growth opportunities without overcomplication is key for the coming year.”
As you reflect on these resolutions, consider how you can tailor similar goals to drive meaningful change for your organization in 2025. Let this be the year of proactive, impactful HR leadership!
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM-approved partner, ASE. Source: HR Brew
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