1、Unlocking human potential in a machine-augmented worldWorkforce 2.0Global Talent Trends202420252Mercer Global Talent Trends 20242025IntroductionThe world of work is in full metamorphosis,forever changed by the seismic shifts of recent years and accelerated by the imminent human-machine teaming revol

2、ution.The rise of generative AI has been met with equal measures of unease and excitement,changing not only how people work but the work experience itself.Has it delivered on the hype and made a meaningful impact?Can the increased risk exposure be effectively managed,and is it worth it?What will be

3、the permanent impact on the competitive landscape?These are the conversations dominating boardrooms and team chats,with one universal truth emerging:Unlocking the potential of this new world of work means keeping people at the heart of the transformation agenda.Thank you to the 14,400+C-suite execut

4、ives,HR leaders,employees,and investors who contributed to this study.2025 marks a year of transformative and relentless change,challenging businesses to push boundaries in pursuit of quality growth.As Mercers 2025 Executive Outlook Study shows executives are feeling positive about business performa

5、nce in the year ahead,their calculated optimism comes with increased scrutiny on the ROI of key initiatives.Eighty-four percent of executives plan to ask everyone to focus on efficiency to deliver more with less.Bringing business ambition in line with limited budgets underscores the need for C-suite

6、 and HR leaders to be highly intentional in where they invest their time and money.The stakes remain high.Two in five workers believe that the world of work is fundamentally broken and one in four wish they didnt have to work at all.People crave the peace of mind that comes with job security and fin