Growing your people processes in 2025

Can we talk about how crazy it is that it's already about to be 2025?! Hopefully, you've had a year of growth and success, and we're here with some tips on going even farther in the new year. From important HR trends to be aware of to step-by-step guides on motivating your people and tips for taking your SMB to the next level, our last issue for 2024 has you covered.

??This month's cocktail: Bubbly Berry Sangria ??

?? This month's song: New Year's Prayer by Jeff Buckley ??

?? Your 2025 HR compass: 7 trends to be aware of

Starting off with our predictions for the coming HR trends, this guide will take you through 7 important things to be aware of when looking at your people strategy for 2025.

2025 is the year the struggle to recapture the past will end, and organizations will start to plan for the rest of the 21st century. HR will lead the change toward a more resilient future and push organizations to adapt to and accept the new normal.?

?? Importance of employee motivation in tough times

Spoiler alert to the above guide: rebuilding trust and building more resilient workplaces are two trends to be aware of, and knowing how and when to provide your people with the right motivation is a crucial step in making that happen. This blog post has all the insights and research to help you drive lasting engagement and build that resilient workforce.

HR leaders today are facing some of the toughest challenges in recent memory. When motivation wanes, the impacts reach every corner of the business—from performance and retention to customer satisfaction.?And let’s face the facts—it doesn’t look like the world is going to slow down or become less unpredictable anytime soon, which is why there’s no better time to address these issues than the here and now.?

?? Using HR automation to scale your SMB

When your HR team is made up of just you, it might feel like automating your HR processes isn't in the budget.

By beginning the automation journey early, HR professionals can create a foundation that’s ready to grow with the business—saving time, reducing stress, and meeting the team’s needs without a scramble. The sooner SMBs recognize the hurdles of managing HR manually, the sooner they can put a plan in place that’s built to scale, stopping these issues before they snowball into bigger challenges.

Ready to make your case for automating HR even when you're a smaller business? This blog post will help.

?? Using enterprise people strategies as an SMB

So, if your aim is to grow your SMB into an enterprise, should you already be using strategies as such?

While many HR best practices work across organizations of all sizes, SMBs operate with different resources, priorities, and cultures than their enterprise counterparts—which means simply copying enterprise HR playbooks isn’t the answer. With that said, SMBs can leverage some enterprise-level HR strategies given thought and modification. The key lies in understanding which approaches to embrace, which to adapt, and which to leave behind.

Here are some tips on creating a people strategy for your SMB that will lead you to growth.

?? Why HR leaders are choosing Bob for 2025

2025 is a pivotal year for HR leaders to cement their place as critical business decision-makers who have embraced forward-looking strategies and prioritize building a future driven by resilience, adaptability, and wellbeing. This year, HR professionals can lead this shift, push their organizations to go beyond short-term fixes, and create a workplace that’s fit for the 21st century.

So, how does Bob help you do that? Check it out.

?? Have a berry bubbly new year! ??

The perfect cocktail to ring in the new year with is this sweet and bubbly Berry Sangria!

Ingredients:

• Your favorite bubbly drink (Champagne, Moscato, Lambrusco, Soda)
• Mixed frozen berries

Directions:

1. Fill a pitcher or large bowl with the bubbly drink ??
2. Add the berries and mix ??
3. Have a wonderful new year! ??