Unveiling the Global Leadership Forecast 2025 HR Insights Report

The Management Service Center, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has recently published the "Global Leadership Forecast 2025 HR Insights Report," a comprehensive analysis that sheds light on the pressing challenges facing HR departments globally. This report is based on feedback from 2,185 HR professionals and 10,796 leaders from various countries and aims to provide insights into talent management strategies and development.

The Shift in HR's Role

In a rapidly evolving business environment, HR departments are at a critical juncture. They are being tested on whether to maintain the status quo or take the lead in driving transformational change. This report emphasizes that the role of HR must evolve from being reactive to becoming a strategic driver of organizational success.

The findings highlight some of the most urgent leadership challenges faced by HR today, including succession planning, visualizing performance, addressing the turnover risks associated with Generation Z, and the transformative impact of AI. As organizations face these challenges, the need for a proactive and strategic HR approach becomes more evident.

Key Insights from the Survey

The report outlines several critical points:

1. HR as a Driver of Change: Organizations that adopt a forward-thinking HR strategy are 33% more likely to cultivate high-quality leaders compared to those that do not. Additionally, such organizations have double the chances of achieving top performance.

2. Successor Development is Paramount: The survey indicates that 75% of companies prioritize internal promotions; however, only 20% globally and a mere 4% in Japan reported having ready successors.

3. Navigating Generation Z Turnover Risks: Alarmingly, half of Generation Z employees are contemplating leaving their jobs due to dissatisfaction with their supervisors, with a 1.4 times higher likelihood of avoiding leadership roles.

4. Behavioral Change Key to Performance Visualization: A significant 78% of HR professionals regard "behavioral change" as the most crucial success indicator in talent development.

Looking Ahead

The report aims to support HR in achieving its most vital role: laying the foundation for future competitive advantage. It provides actionable strategies that HR can adopt to meet these challenges head-on, transforming the department into a proactive leader in organizational success.

For those interested, the report is available for download through the company's website, although applications from competing firms may be subject to discretionary denial to maintain confidentiality and competitive integrity.

Related Reports and Resources

- Main Report: Global Leadership Forecast 2025
- Japan Focus: Insights on Trends and Challenges in Japan
- Practical Guide: How to Create a Succession Plan Led by HR
- Services: Next-Generation Leader Selection and Development Program

About the Management Service Center

Founded in 1966, the Management Service Center (MSC) specializes in aligning organizational strategies with human resources. Utilizing scientific methodologies, MSC assists in hiring, diagnostics, and fostering behavioral changes for leaders at all levels. Their partnership with the global leadership consulting firm, DDI, enables the provision of common services in over 90 countries, offering multilingual support to diverse clientele.