CPO Research Results 2025

This research, conducted at our CPO Retreat, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for Chief People Officers (CPOs) this year.

Key findings from Criticaleye's CPO Research:

• Technology integration is the biggest challenge facing organisations over the next twelve months
• 41 percent of CPOs say commercial & financial acumen will be most critical for future CPO success
• Operating at the right pace for transformation presents the biggest opportunity for CPOs to make an impact as changemakers
• Shaping organisational culture and trust has become a top priority for CPOs
• 46 percent of Boards have increased expectations for CPOs to maximise workforce productivity and performance 
• 37 percent of CPOs identify skill gaps and workforce readiness as the biggest risk to their workforce