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State of HR 2025

Icarus Consulting’s State of HR 2025 report analyzes DEI trends, highlighting gaps in leadership engagement, budget allocation, and psychological safety. While 86% of organizations commit to fairness, many lack dedicated DEI leaders and resources. The report emphasizes integrating DEI into business strategy for sustainable workplace inclusion and performance.

HR Best Practices for Leveraging AI

Icarus Consulting’s HR Best Practices for Leveraging AI explores how AI enhances HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and retention. The guide highlights automation, predictive analytics, and chatbots while addressing ethical considerations like privacy, bias, and compliance. AI-driven HR strategies improve efficiency, engagement, and decision-making.

Retaining Top Performers Research Report

Icarus Consulting’s Retaining Top Performers study identifies key strategies for engaging high-performing employees: fostering a culture of constructive feedback, ensuring fair performance management, and providing necessary support for long-term retention. The report emphasizes high performers’ need for recognition, career development, and stress management to sustain excellence.

HR Crystal Ball Research report

Icarus Consulting’s Project Crystal Ball explores HR leaders’ top concerns for the next five years, including talent acquisition, automation, big data, and compliance. Findings reveal increasing investment in HR technology, analytics, and learning development. The report predicts a shift towards automation, strategic HR roles, and data-driven decision-making.

AEP Case Study

Icarus Consulting assisted American Electric Power (AEP) develop its first comprehensive HR strategic plan. Facing a workforce shift due to retirements, AEP leveraged HR data for performance. Through surveys, research, and leadership engagement, Icarus facilitated an HR roadmap to strengthen AEP’s culture and talent retention.

Cox Communications Case Study

Icarus Consulting guided a cable TV provider through integrating a newly acquired telecom distributor. Using the Team Inclusion Profile™, they assessed cultural alignment, addressed employee concerns, and unified leadership under a shared vision. The result was improved morale, strategic alignment, and a smoother transition, mitigating merger risks.

Cleco Case Study

Icarus Consulting helped Cleco Energy revitalize its Culture Team by expanding membership, implementing training, and aligning initiatives with business strategy. Results included increased employee engagement, enhanced council capabilities, and data-driven decision-making. Cleco now prioritizes measuring business impact, ensuring long-term organizational commitment to culture change.

William Grant & Sons (WGS)

Icarus Consulting helped William Grant & Sons (WGS) adapt to shifting consumer preferences by researching millennial buying behaviors. Using data-driven insights, Icarus guided WGS in developing a long-term strategic business, HR marketing, and sales plan, ensuring continued relevance and growth in the evolving spirits industry.

Inclusion Trends Report

Icarus Consulting’s 2025 Inclusion Trends Report examines evolving workplace equity, pay transparency, and DEI strategies. Key insights include rising regulatory demands, the shift from performative to data-driven DEI, and the necessity of leadership buy-in. The report emphasizes workplace equity as a business imperative for talent retention, engagement, and growth.

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