The Edge of What’s Next: IRI’s Quarterly Trends Analyzer – October 2025

Oct 1, 2025 IRI Report Author: Innovation Research Interchange Topics: Employee Employee Innovation

The October 2025 edition of The Edge of What’s Next examines three trends with potential implications for innovation and R&D:

  • Continued impact of immigration pressures on America’s workforce
  • Gen Z’s evolving expectations around work and career stability
  • Growing concerns surrounding communication and expression in the workplace

Together, these trends highlight changes in the workforce and workplace environment that could influence how organizations attract talent, build teams, and foster collaboration. The report explores what these shifts could mean for R&D leaders and offers key questions to consider when planning for the future.