Leading the change: Key takeaways from WTW’s 2025 Saudi HR Summit

We recently hosted the WTW Future-Forward Saudi HR Summit in Riyadh, where leading HR professionals and industry experts came together to shape the future of work—aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

The summit agenda was designed to tackle today’s most pressing human capital challenges through a future-focused lens. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking sessions spanning AI’s role in HR transformation, workforce evolution, and the strategic alignment of total rewards with business sustainability.

Key sessions delved into:

1. AI and HR: Economic Transformation, Job Impacts, and Strategic Talent Management
2. Balancing Total Rewards with Financial Sustainability and Optimized Talent Sourcing
3. Evolving EVP and Wellbeing Strategies for a Thriving, Relevant Workplace
4. Optimising Employee Benefits Financing for Sustainable Value in Saudi Arabia and Beyond
5. From Insight to Impact: Aligning People Data, Segmentation, and Skills for Business Success
6. Culture Transformation and Team Effectiveness for Strategic Growth

What HR leaders are focusing on?

As part of the event, we conducted a live poll to better understand the shifting priorities and perspectives of HR professionals across the region.

Participants shared their views on:

• What will define the future of HR?
• Which HR processes are being automated using AI?
• Top HR priorities for the year ahead

Key findings at a glance

The poll revealed clear trends towards an HR future that is:

• A strong focus on AI-powered but human-centered
• A growing need for data-informed yet emotionally intelligent
• The importance of strategically aligned with employee experience and business impact

Download the full poll results to explore detailed insights and benchmarks shared by your peers.

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If you'd like to discuss how these insights apply to your organization or explore tailored strategies with our HR experts, we’d be happy to connect.