9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2025 and Beyond

by Emily Rose McRae, Peter Aykens, Kaelyn Lowmaster and Jonah Shepp

January 22, 2025

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Summary.

Even by the standard set over the past five years, 2025 is likely to bring many more disruptions with significant implications for the future of work.

Emily Rose McRae is a senior director analyst covering the future of work and workforce transformation, and she leads the talent research initiative for executive leaders. Emily Rose works across all issues related to the future of work, including emerging technologies and their impact on work and the workforce, new employment models, and creating an enterprise-wide future of work strategy.

Peter Aykens is a distinguished vice president and chief of research for the Gartner HR practice. He is responsible for setting the practice’s research agenda and strategy to address the mission critical priorities of HR leaders, including leadership, talent management, recruiting, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), total rewards, learning and development, and HR tech.

Kaelyn Lowmaster is a director of research in the Gartner HR Practice. She and her team study the Future of Work, including all areas of future strategy development. Currently, she focuses on advising clients on talent acquisition and the impact of emerging technology on work and the workforce.

Jonah Shepp is a senior principal, research in the Gartner HR practice. He edits the Gartner HR Leaders Monthly journal, covering HR best practices on topics ranging from talent acquisition and leadership to total rewards and the future of work. An accomplished writer and editor, his work has appeared in numerous publications, including New York Magazine, Politico Magazine, GQ, and Slate.

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9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2025 and Beyond

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