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Leaders Identify Top HR and L&D Challenges for 2025

Blanchard’s 2025 HR/L&D Trends Survey looks at some of the ways that leadership, learning, and business professionals are focusing to meet the challenges of ever-changing workplace dynamics. Talent acquisition, retention, and engagement issues, combined with new technology and learning methodologies, underscore the need for innovative solutions and strategic thinking.

Our sixth annual survey just closed on November 30, and we are busy interpreting the results for a free webinar presentation on December 18. More than 900 people participated in this year’s survey. Here’s a look at some of the content we will be covering.

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TRANSFORM TOGETHER

 
 
December Podcast
 

Podcast

Never Lead Alone with Keith Ferrazzi

Keith Ferrazzi shares his latest research on more than 3,000 teams. Explore how leaders and team members need to work together, elevate their behaviors, and hold each other accountable to mobilize their full potential.

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Elevance Health

Client Spotlight

Executive Coaching for Leaders at Elevance Health

“We consider coaching an investment in development, especially for our leaders as they are transitioning to new roles, expanding their roles, and navigating matrixed working relationships within our company,” says Amber Keen, talent strategy & planning leader.

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LEARN TO LEAD

 
 
December Webinar
 

Webinar – December 18

2025 Trends Webinar: Key Insights for HR and L&D Executives

Join researchers Dr. Jay Campbell and David Witt as they explore emerging trends and strategies to navigate the evolving workplace landscape in 2025.

 
 
 
 
December Blog post

From Our Blog

Research Round-up: The Feedback Famine

When people don't receive feedback, they feel ignored and unappreciated. Productivity and engagement fall. Quiet quitting increases and retention rates fall. Research Round-up editor Doug Glener looks at the latest studies.

 
 
 

INSPIRED EXPERIENCES

 
 
Holidays Around the World
 

Blanchard Community

A Time for Celebration

December is a magical month bursting with celebrations, traditions, and joy. Join us as we explore some of these global celebrations and discover how we can honor them in our lives and workplaces.