This brief highlights key results from SHRM’s 2025 benchmarking data. Drawing on key insights from HR executives and leaders, these results showcase metrics that are pertinent to CHROs and others who lead their organization’s HR function. In this data brief, we examine several trends present in the data and their implications for CHROs and the world of work. By understanding these key metrics, CHROs and HR leaders are better equipped to guide their own organizations and make the necessary adjustments to succeed.