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July 2025 - The HR Shake-Up

July 31, 2025
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July HR Update: Key Leaders and Strategic Shifts

Nobody told the HR world that July was supposed to be a quieter month. We've seen significant shifts in major UK brands that will have ramifications for how they manage their people and culture strategies. Here’s a snapshot of some of the key HR leaders and strategic shifts to take away from July 2025, highlighting major opportunities for providers in the months ahead.

Over 2,600 New HR & People Leaders Driving Change in the UK

The summer hasn't slowed down for new hires yet - we tracked 2,600+ senior HR appointments this month across a diverse range of recognised brands. These new leaders have inherited incumbent providers and will be reviewing all of them right now as they plan their first steps. You can view every new hire on Honch today and filter by company size, sector and HR specialism, but some key moves include:

Over 1,500 Promotions Reshaping HR Strategies

Newly promoted HR buyers have expanded remits, new agendas and bigger budgets. They're looking to make their mark quickly in their new roles and are key prospects. Some of this month's major promotions include:

CEO Appointments Driving UK Strategic Directions

Leadership changes at the very top also saw significant shifts. These high-level appointments frequently lead to a re-evaluation of HR strategies, technology stacks, and external partnerships as new visions are implemented:

Fresh Funding = Expanding UK HR Budgets

July's funding announcements saw 129 UK companies receive backing for their continued growth. These injections of new funding often directly translate to expanded teams and a greater need for robust HR infrastructure and support. Take note of these rising stars from July:

Key UK HR Trends and Opportunities from July

Our social listening allows clients to track companies discussing key HR topics, allowing you to join the conversation and target prospects that are facing challenges that you can help solve. In July:

Essential Honch Lists for July 2025

Our Honch Lists allow clients to target groups of companies, and their HR buyers, that are either focused on the same thing, or discussing the same topic. In July these included:

38,968 Reasons to GTM in July

In just one month, Honch tracked 38,968 company or contact buying signals to help our clients proactively engage HR decision-makers that are in the market for their services. From making sure you always target every newly appointed HR Director who is reviewing their inherited suppliers, to letting you know which companies are discussing employee mental health, we make sure you never miss another revenue opportunity.

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