Talent Trends 2025 is coming!Discover how workers really feel about salaries, company culture, and AI – and why employers are facing an Expectation Gap as a result. FAQs What is Talent Trends? Talent Trends is a comprehensive study of skilled professionals across a multitude of industries. It provides data-driven analysis and actionable insights into the job market, helping businesses navigate the shifting labour market and shape talent strategies for their organisations. How many participants were surveyed? Almost 50,000 participants were surveyed across 178 markets in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East over Q4 2024. What does the report reveal about talent? The report provides employers with clear insights into what truly matters to today’s workforce by answering five key questions around salary, flexibility, technology, culture, and values. It identifies the key drivers shaping both global and local hiring landscapes, helping businesses understand workers’ motivations, attitudes, and expectations. By addressing these critical areas, the report aims to equip employers with the knowledge needed to attract, retain, and engage top talent in 2025. How can businesses use these insights to shape their talent strategies? By understanding what potential and existing employees truly want from the world of work—across salary, flexibility, technology, culture, and transparency—businesses can gain the clarity they need to build more effective talent strategies. These insights help shape competitive attraction, hiring, and retention approaches that align with workforce expectations, ensuring they secure and keep the right talent. With a clearer picture of employee priorities, organizations can create workplace environments that drive engagement, enhance productivity, and support long-term business objectives in 2025 and beyond. Can the report help businesses with talent development? Yes, the report identifies key drivers in talent development. By understanding the preferences, aspirations, and goals of candidates, businesses can build effective people strategies and initiatives to nurture and retain their employees. Are the insights in the report up to date? The report covers data collected over Q4 2024. It provides up-to-date insights into the talent market for the year 2025.Looking to hire?Request a call back Submit a job spec