Oh, how things change quickly in the world of Human Resources especially when it comes to new HR buzzwords. I was on a webinar recently and there was a reference to a term called “the great detachment”. I am pretty good about keeping up with what is new and upcoming, but there are new terms coming out every which way. I did a quick search for trending HR terms for 2025, and here's what spit out. Some of these are worth slipping into your next team meeting if you want to sound especially in-the-know. Anti-Perks - Workplace benefits that appear attractive but are actually irrelevant or burdensome to employees (e.g., free snacks instead of flexible hours). Bare Minimum Mondays - A trend where employees start the week with minimal tasks to reduce burnout and ease into productivity. Boomerang Employees - Former employees who return to a company after leaving, often bringing new skills and perspectives. App Sprawl - The inefficiency caused by too many disconnected workplace apps, leading to frustration and reduced productivity. Quiet Cutting - A subtle form of workforce reduction where employees are reassigned to less desirable roles to encourage voluntary departure. Career Cushioning - Employees preparing for potential job loss by upskilling or exploring new opportunities while still employed. Workforce Ecosystem - A broader view of talent that includes full-time employees, freelancers, gig workers, and AI tools. Skills-Based Hiring - Prioritizing skills and competencies over degrees or job titles in recruitment and development. Hyper-Personalized - Employee Experience Using AI and data to tailor benefits, learning paths, and career development to individual employee needs. Digital Exhaust - The trail of data employees leave behind through digital interactions, used to analyze productivity and engagement. The Great Detachment - A post-pandemic trend where employees feel disconnected from their work, colleagues, and employers, often characterized by a lack of engagement and emotional distance from their jobs. I'd be interested to hear of others. Pop them in the comments. #HumanResources #FutureOfWork #HRTrends #EmployeeExperience #HRLeadership #ModernWorkplace #HREvolution #TheGreatDetachment
Diana Minelli, SHRM-CP The Great Detachment is real, and I’ve seen it start with one overlooked truth: people don’t detach from work, they detach from leadership that no longer sees them. These trends aren’t just buzzwords, they’re signals. Thanks for sharing this list.
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24 分钟前Thank you for sharing Diana.