Balancing AI & People, HR Power Moves & 'Recharge Perks' - Apr 07, 2025

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Hey, People Pros! 😊 It’s World Health Day, so while AI’s getting smarter by the second, we’ll help you keep the personal touch in your tech game. Because HR isn’t Human or Resources — it’s both.

On the agenda: 

😨 Balancing AI + People: Don’t automate away your talent.

💥 HR Power Week: A toolkit for total HR impact.

🔌 ‘Recharge' Perks: Introduced to offset RTO mandates.

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

Balancing AI + People: Don’t Automate Away Your Talent

AI is transforming HR — faster than you can update your org chart. But this is the catch: Without investing in your people and balancing AI with human expertise, automation can backfire, BIG TIME…

What’s at Risk?

• 44% of workers' core skills are expected to be disrupted by AI and other technological advancements by 2027.

• Just 7% of HR leaders are actively investing in reskilling programs, despite the majority anticipating their workforce will require reskilling.

• Employee engagement has dropped to a record 10-year low as workers are being left behind by tech.

Smart HR = People-First Tech

Sure, AI can write job descriptions, screen candidates, and schedule interviews while you sip your third coffee ☕ — but it can’t coach, mentor, or inspire staff.

What HR leaders are doing right:

• Pairing AI adoption with internal upskilling programs

• Reframing L&D as a retention tool (and a secret productivity weapon 💪)

• Communicating change transparently to reduce AI anxiety

Remember: AI should elevate people, not make them redundant. Take a read of our guide for developing a people strategy that works in 2025:

Your AI strategy needs a people strategy »

MONDAY’S STEAL

One Week. One Toolkit. Total HR Impact.

This is your moment to unlock HR excellence. During HR Power Week, the Ultimate HR Bundle is your go-to resource for boosting efficiency, simplifying processes, and driving real results.

Here’s what’s inside:

🔧 Customizable HR tools tailored to your organization’s needs

📚 100+ resources to streamline workflows and regain lost time

🤝 Employee management solutions to improve engagement

📈 Actionable guides to elevate your HR strategy

This bundle is built to make your HR better — take advantage this week:

This community promo ends April 13 — midnight EST.

TREND WATCH

Employers Introducing 'Recharge' Perks to Offset Return to Office Mandates

HR Grapevine — As return-to-office mandates rise, companies are rolling out 'recharge' perks — additional paid leave days, wellness centers, flexible hours, and mental health support — to ease the transition, reduce burnout, and show commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance.

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🕵️‍♂️ Deel's PR Head Exits Amid Scandal — HR tech giant rocked by corporate espionage allegations tied to its CEO. [Calcalist Tech]

🚧 Gen Z Avoids Leadership Roles — Young workers opt out of management to protect mental health and autonomy. [PersonnelToday]

🗣️ Pandemic Reshapes Workplace Vocabulary — COVID-19 coined a modern lexicon reflecting hybrid norms and emotional shifts. [HR Magazine]

📊 HR Tech Boosts Workforce Intelligence — AI-driven tools give HR deeper insight into productivity and talent trends. [HR Executive]

🔁 Who Are the Most Frequent Job Hoppers? — Latest data reveals industries and roles with the highest turnover levels. [Human Resources Online]

HR WISDOM

Company Culture: Definitions & Strategies (Complete Guide)

Company culture is a vital component of self-identity, giving the business a purpose and meaning. Critically, it also shapes how employees behave at work.

Essentially, it’s often said that it’s a reflection of what employees do when the leader leaves the room! To this end, a good company culture can bring incredible benefits to any organization.

This guide discusses what company culture is, some definitions, the benefits it brings, as well as useful strategies to implement and sustain a healthy culture that works wonderfully for the organization itself and its employees.

BREAKROOM