Top HR Trends and Insights of 2025
The most popular HBR articles of 2025 focus on AI, managing uncertainty, decision-making challenges, DEI, and strategic visualization, reflecting the year's overall theme of unpredictability and change.
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Six-Year Study Reveals Simple Path to Happiness
A six-year research project has identified a surprisingly simple way to achieve happiness amidst global instability and uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being in challenging times.
Brené Brown Warns Rapid Change Is Overwhelming American Workers
Brené Brown warns that American workers are struggling with mental health due to rapid change and instability driven by geopolitics, technology, and market shifts, emphasizing the need for empathetic leadership and systemic understanding to navigate these challenges.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Warns of 30% Chance of US Stock Market Correction
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, warns that the likelihood of a US stock market crash within the next two years is higher than market expectations, citing geopolitical risks, fiscal concerns, and an AI bubble as contributing factors, amidst broader warnings of increased global economic uncertainty.
IMF Chief Warns of Ongoing Economic Uncertainty Despite Resilience
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that despite current resilience, the global economy faces ongoing uncertainty due to factors like US tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and rising gold prices as safe havens, emphasizing the need for preparedness for potential shocks.
US Labor Market Stagnation Deepens Amid Hiring Slowdown and Data Gaps
The U.S. Labor Department withheld September employment data due to a government shutdown, leaving economists and policymakers without crucial information on wage growth, unemployment, and job creation, which increases economic uncertainty.
Impact of Trump's Tariffs on the Economy and Industries
The article discusses the uncertainty surrounding President Trump's economic policies, particularly his use of tariffs as a tool to boost the economy, with over $30 billion in tariffs collected monthly. Despite ongoing promises to introduce more tariffs, the overall impact on the economy remains unclear.
Federal Workers Face Uncertainty Amid Looming Government Shutdown
Federal workers across the US are anxious and fearful as a potential government shutdown looms, with the Trump White House threatening layoffs and agencies preparing for disruptions, amid a stalemate in Congress over funding and ongoing political tensions.
US Oil and Gas Sector Faces Challenges Amid Policy Uncertainty
Oil and gas activity slightly declined in Q3 2025 amid rising costs, regulatory impacts, and market uncertainty, with firms expecting modest price increases and a cautious outlook on future exploration, especially outside the US. Theft and delayed investments are notable issues, while AI and sourcing from China are areas of strategic focus.
Amygdala activity influences exploration during aversive learning
The study investigates how rate and noise in the human amygdala influence increased exploration during aversive learning, highlighting neural mechanisms underlying decision-making under threat and uncertainty.
Trump's Actions Against the Fed Heighten Economic Uncertainty
The article discusses President Trump's attempt to influence the Federal Reserve, which adds uncertainty to the economic outlook, though specific details are not provided in the excerpt.
Stocks Rise Amid Tariff Turmoil
Despite sharp tariff hikes and economic uncertainties under Trump's policies, the US stock market has continued to rise, driven by strong corporate earnings, technological growth, and investor optimism about future rate cuts, though concerns about inflation, global trade tensions, and geopolitical risks remain.
US Alcohol Industry Urges Tariff Relief Amid Trade Uncertainty
U.S. President Trump's unpredictable tariffs and a falling dollar are creating uncertainty for French winemakers in Beaujolais, complicating planning and export efforts amid broader trade tensions.
Economists Warn of Potential Turning Points and Stagnation in the U.S. Labor Market
A Federal Reserve official suggests that recent significant downward revisions to U.S. jobs data may indicate an upcoming shift in the economy, with some experts viewing the revisions as typical of inflection points amid ongoing economic uncertainty, while others question whether the current data reflects a long-term trend.
Big Tech's AI Investment Trends and Future Outlook
Big Tech companies' investments in AI remain uncertain and are considered a 'shot in the dark,' reflecting the unpredictable nature of AI development and deployment.