The Future of Work & AI in HR: Global Trends 2025
How artificial intelligence, automation, and skills intelligence are redefining the global workforce. Based on surveys of 1,200 HR leaders and interviews with 30 executives across GCC, South Asia, and Europe.
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Executive Summary
This whitepaper explores how AI-driven recruitment, digital onboarding, and predictive workforce analytics are shaping a new HR ecosystem. With input from regional CEOs, HR tech vendors, and academic partners, it highlights the challenges of balancing efficiency, ethics, and employee experience.
Key Findings
- 62% of HR leaders in GCC plan to increase AI investments by 2026.
- 47% of companies have integrated predictive analytics into workforce planning.
- Top challenge: lack of data literacy among HR professionals.
- AI-driven onboarding reduces new-hire cycle time by 28% on average.
Regional Insights
The report identifies contrasting adoption levels between GCC and South Asian markets. UAE and Saudi Arabia lead in automation and skills mapping, while Bangladesh shows rapid growth in HR analytics outsourcing.
Emerging economies are focusing on upskilling and integrating AI through localized HR platforms. See Related Report
Data Snapshot
Survey respondents expect AI in recruitment to grow fivefold by 2027, with top use cases in screening automation, internal mobility, and predictive retention.
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The ManpowerHR Research & Insight Team brings together senior analysts and consultants from Dubai, Dhaka, and London offices, specializing in global mobility, HR transformation, payroll compliance, and workforce analytics. Our research is reviewed by an external advisory board of HR leaders and academics.
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