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Leaders must find out how to handle work while keeping engagement", shared one participant from the Energy Sector. "With hybrid designs embedded, large organisations need tools to determine engagement and handle work", commented an HR leader in a Financial Services company. of participants mentioned Skill Retention as either Crucial (53.8%) or Really Important (23.1%).

Southeast Asian respondents emphasize and limited career progression, especially in smaller sized organisations. Mid-sized organisations face a dual obstacle: handling while maintaining trust and group cohesion in hybrid environments.

Specifically for worker wellness, some techniques organisations are planning for 2025 consist of broadening mental health assistance (61% of participants), producing opportunities for social connection (58%), and tension management/resilience structure programs (50%). A great 65% of participants said that their Skill Management budget would remain unchanged in 2025. Areas of spend priority will be in talent advancement and management programs, besides more general skills upskilling.

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These styles resonate across markets, labor force sizes, and regions. The most critical leadership skills/themes to augment in 2025 would be: Coaching and mentoring, together with EQ/Self-awareness, were mentioned by 38% of participants. Even more down the priority list, was 4% citing ethical management as a focus area for development among senior talent.