HR Revolution in focus: New perspectives for the future of work!

HR Revolution in focus: New perspectives for the future of work!

Falkensteiner Balance Resort, 8272 Stegersbach, Österreich - On April 17, 2025, the premiere of the "Pop Nextgen Fusion Day" took place in the Falkensteiner Balance Resort in Stegersbach, one day before the renowned event "Power of People 2025". According to Leadersnet is the "Power of People" already organized by Business Circle. This event bears the motto "on the broken lines" and focuses on the role of HR as a bridge builder in times of crisis. Topics such as generation diversity, the fusion of New Work and Real Work, the ethical use of artificial intelligence and corporate culture are treated.

The "Pop Nextgen Fusion Day" aimed to bring established industry professionals together with the upcoming generation. Interactive formats, workshops and the exchange between the generations were the focus. Central future topics included Future Skills, talent acquisition, diversity, corporate culture and the use of AI in the HR area. Kathrin Kuess from Business Circle emphasizes the change and the importance of new perspectives in current HR management.

keynotes and positive response

Another highlight of the event was the top-class keynote speakers. Among them was Bernhard Sieber, former rudder world champion, who shared inspiring thoughts on the subject of courage. The response of the participants was consistently positive, and there are already plans for the next edition of the "Power of People", which is to take place on April 23 and 24, 2026.

The variety of expert opinions and experiences was further enriched by interviews with experts from various HR areas and media. These discussions illustrated the relevance of the current challenges and opportunities in the HR area.

trends in HR management

The German Society for Personnel Management (DGFP) launched the “HRM of the Future” initiative in parallel to this event. This is intended to help personnel management to play a more strategic role in companies. Ralf Steuer, Managing Director of the DGFP, emphasizes the importance of man as the differentiation feature of a company. According to DGFP aims to support companies in talenting and preparation for technological upheavals.

A central result of the initiative is the HR future study that identifies fields of action for the HR strategy. The study emphasizes three top trends:

• Transformative HR : Continuous further development of the HR function with a focus on value added contribution.
• Human clock -fed organizations : Consideration of the individual needs of employees and promoting personal responsibility.
• Further training Next Level : Innovative learning formats and personalized further training are in the foreground.

These developments reflect the growing challenges and change in the HR area, both on a technological and human level. Carmen-Maja Rex, CEO of the DGFP, emphasizes that HR must become a supportive function to a strategic partner in order to meet the current requirements.