workplace innovation trends: 2025 🌱
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Candidly, it’s a weird time to work in work. So much of what we’re seeing happen in the workplace directly works against progress and innovation in the people space, so starting this list was a little painful. I found myself being so cynical! So angry!
And honestly, I have reason to be. There are tons of layoffs; people are expected to work and perform with the fear of seeing a 15-minute HR meeting show up in their calendars. We’re seeing irresponsible and half-hearted change management processes, dissolution of DEI programs, companies abandoning their values and social goals due to political pressure, diminishing budgets for people-centered programs, and AI hiring…it’s brutal out there.
But then I remembered that when I started this list last year, it wasn’t about what most organizations were doing but highlighting the practices of the best organizations.
The Healthy Pour Workplace Innovations Trends Report is for you to validate the dope moves you’re making within your organization while inspiring other development opportunities. In a time when organizations are doing the worst to their people, the most innovative businesses are doing the best by them.
And let’s be real: a very strong influx of class consciousness is emerging. People are becoming very aware and critical of exploitive labor practices, questioning long-held beliefs about business and work. The organizations with the most substantial futures will meet the workforce where they are and adapt.
I won’t sugar-coat it: these practices aren’t for everyone yet. They’re possible everywhere, but not everyone is ready for them. If you’re reading this, though, it means you want to see healthier, more productive, and more regenerative workplaces. The best thing you can do is incorporate what you can incrementally and grow from there.
You can find the one pager among the worksheets on this site, and you can also request a copy of the full report HERE
If there was ever a time to make moves, it’s right now. I’m here to help.
See you next Monday!
