How Work Changed in 2025, According to HBR Readers

by Sharon Brown | Dec 25, 2025 | Career transitions, Collaboration and teams, Digital Article, Generative AI, Government policy and regulation, Layoffs, Leadership and managing people, Managing people, Managing yourself, Organizational change, Organizational restructuring, Personal growth and transformation, Remote work, Talent management, Technology and analytics

Three major themes stood out this past year.

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