Are South African SMEs ready for the future of HR?

We surveyed HR professionals and business leaders across small to mid-sized organisations to uncover how they’re handling compliance, recruitment, burnout, and more in 2025.

The results are in — and they might surprise you.

See key stats on manual processes, HR tech adoption, and predicted trends

What’s Inside the Report

• The top HR tasks that drain time and energy

• How manual systems still dominate critical HR functions

• Confidence levels in legal compliance — and why that’s risky

• The most-cited HR trends for 2025

• One-word descriptions that show how HR teams really feel

Who Should Read This?

This report is perfect for:

• HR Managers and Admins in SMEs

• Business Owners with HR responsibilities

• Outsourced HR service providers

• Anyone tasked with streamlining HR operations

Why It Matters

HR in 2025 is about more than compliance.

Burnout, hybrid policies, hiring freezes, and digital transformation are reshaping how teams operate. This report gives you insight into what your peers are doing — and what might need to change in your organisation.

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