• More than 70% support prioritizing human capabilities in order to overcome the lack of experience among new hires

Romanian employers (66%) believe that reinventing the structure of the organization to balance agility and flexibility needed for business development with the stability for employees is very important for the organization’s success, but only 28% of them have made real progress in this direction, according to the Deloitte 2025 Global Human Capital Trends results for Romania. Globally, 72% of employers show high interest in this aspect. At the same time, 56% (compared to 61% globally) of companies in Romania consider that overcoming objections to implementing human sustainability as a business strategy is very important, but the share of those who take concrete measures is also low (only 24%).

The study also reveals that 72% of employers in Romania (75% globally) think it is very important to pay increased attention to human capabilities (curiosity, emotional intelligence, etc.) in the recruitment process, in order to overcome the lack of experience among new hires, but only 28% are making efforts to this end. In this context, another very important aspect in employers’ view (59% in Romania, 49% globally) is overcoming the rapid disappearance of entry-level roles (taken over by AI solutions) and on-the-job learning opportunities.

“We are witnessing an accelerated blurring of traditional boundaries between functions, industries, and ways of working, a trend that requires a strategic reassessment of the organization’s architecture. Employers are paying increased attention to integrating these transformations and are aiming to enhance operational agility and long-term adaptability. In this endeavour, the coherent orchestration of an increasingly complex working ecosystem, made of human resources, artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, generative technologies and advanced automation, becomes crucial. At the same time, this reconstruction is articulated around human sustainability, with the ultimate goal of generating sustainable value for both the organization and its employees,” said Raluca Bontas, Partner, Deloitte Romania.

According to the study, 82% of employers (similar globally) believe that, in order to unlock worker potential, it is essential to offer them opportunities for personal development, to use their imagination, and to conduct in-depth analyses, while removing non-value-added activities.

Also, 68% (65% globally) of participants consider it is very important to redesign the performance management system so that it uses data and evidence that better capture the value of employees, while enhancing their trust in the organization. At the same time, 67% (73% globally) of companies identify as essential reinventing the role of the middle manager towards an increased focus on enabling human performance, leading change, connecting teams, and improving the way of work, and lower focus on task management and worker oversight.

“Romanian leaders, similar to those in other countries analysed by the study, face challenges in redefining performance management, unlocking human capacity for creativity, innovation, high value-added activities, and integrating technology, especially AI, into workforce strategies. Under these circumstances, it is critically important for companies to deeply reflect on how these trends resonate within their own organization and recalibrate their strategic priorities to build a resilient workforce capable of thriving amidst ongoing disruptions. By embracing these trends, Romanian leaders can decisively turn uncertainty into a catalyst for sustained growth and human-centric innovation,” said Doina Patrubani, Senior Adviser, Human Capital, Deloitte Romania.

As AI is revolutionizing work, the importance of reinventing the employer value proposition and the related workforce practices, in order to reflect increased collaboration between humans and technology, is higher for 66% of Romanian employers (69% globally). In this context, it is also critical to address the blurring boundaries between humans and technology (52% in Romania, 53% globally).

Deloitte 2025 Global Human Capital Trends survey for Romania was conducted among 370 business and human resources leaders from different industries, including consumer products, energy and financial resources and services.

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