Future of personnel management: HR as a bridge builder in times of crisis
Future of personnel management: HR as a bridge builder in times of crisis
On April 17, 2025, the "Pop Nextgen Fusion Day", an important start to the "Power of People 2025", occurred in the Falkensteiner Balance Resort in Stegersbach. This event is the 22nd edition of the renowned HR strategyorum organized by Business Circle. Under the motto "on the broken lines", the focus was on the role of HR as a bridge builder in times of crisis. The focus was on topics such as generation diversity, the connection between new work and real work and the ethical use of AI in corporate management.
The "Pop Nextgen Fusion Day" had the goal of bringing established industry professionals and the next generation together. Interactive formats, workshops and the exchange between the generations were the focus. The event addressed central questions of the future such as future skills, talent acquisition, diversity, corporate culture and the influence of artificial intelligence in the HR area. Kathrin Kuess from Business Circle emphasized that it was important to actively involve change and new perspectives.
keynotes and positive response
The top-class players among the lecturers also belonged to Bernhard Sieber, who, as a former rudder world champion, spoke about courage. The response to the event was consistently positive. All of these findings and discussions will be included in the planning for the "Power of People 2026", which will take place on April 23 and 24, 2026.
Another central aspect of the current discussion about HR management can be found in the “HRM of the Future” initiative of the DGFP (German Society for Personnel Management). The aim of this initiative is to offer personnel management valuable recommendations for action in order to play a more strategic role in the company. Ralf Steuer, Managing Director of the DGFP, emphasizes that the person is of crucial importance as a differentiation feature of a company.
trends in HR management
The HR future study created as part of this initiative shows various fields of action for the HR strategy. The three identified top trends are particularly high:
- Transformative HR : A continuous development process of the HR function with a focus on added value and the use of digital tools.
- Human clock -fed organizations : the consideration of individual needs of employees as well as the promotion of personal responsibility and health.
- further education next level : The relevance of knowledge and skills through innovative learning formats and personalized further training.
Carmen-Maja Rex, CEO of the DGFP, emphasizes that HR has to develop from a supportive function to a strategic partner. The study is based on a scientific methodology of the Vienna Future Institute, which combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to precisely define trends.
Overall, both the "Pop Nextgen Fusion Day" and the initiatives of the DGFP show that topics such as diversity, innovation and 'humanity' are becoming increasingly important in corporate management. Companies are required to prepare for these developments in order to remain competitive in the global talent ecosystem.
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