2025 Midyear HR Trends to Monitor

In today’s rapidly evolving employment market, HR is crucial in shaping and driving organizational success. The HR function and workplaces in general are being impacted by compliance requirements, evolving economic pressures and shifting employee needs. By staying current on the latest workplace trends, HR teams and leaders can contribute meaningfully to their organizations by better attracting, developing and retaining talent; driving employee engagement; and fostering innovation.

The middle of the year is a great time to evaluate HR progress and recalibrate any efforts to close the year strong or inform forward-thinking strategies to maintain a competitive edge moving into 2026.

This SSG Insight explores the latest HR trends to watch during the second half of 2025, discussing how they’ll likely impact employers and exploring how savvy organizations can address them.

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• Current State of Attraction and Retention
• The Impact of Tariffs on the Labor Market
• Layoffs on the Radar for More Employers
• How AI Is Changing the Workplace
• Current State of Federal Enforcement
  • DEI-related Discrimination Guidance
  • Immigration Compliance and Form I-9
• OBBBA Eliminates Taxes on Qualified Tips and Overtime Compensation
  • Tip, & Overtime Deductions