Hello, People Pros! π Ever feel like every new perk becomes one more thing to manage? Let's explore why preventing burnout starts with better workβnot just better benefits.
In this issue:
π΅βπ« More perks=more burnout?
π Preboarding checklist
βοΈ Screen smarter
π§ ADHD reshapes the workplace
β WEEKLY GOODY
Preboarding Checklist
This weekβs HR goody β make employees feel part of the team as early as day one.
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β THE HR SPOTLIGHT
More Perks = More Burnout?
Think another perk will solve burnout? Not necessarily. A 2026 study on incentives, burnout, and turnover found that strong performance incentives can actually increase burnout by encouraging employees to work harder and longerβnot smarter.
Beyond the Perks
Wellness apps, free lunches, and gift cards can boost moraleβbut they won't fix overwhelming workloads or unrealistic expectations. If rewards simply motivate employees to push even harder, burnout can follow. (Sadly, bottomless coffee still has limits.)
For HR, more thought should be put into improving how work gets done. Before adding another benefit, review workloads, help managers spot early signs of burnout, encourage employees to truly unplug, and ask what's creating friction in the first place. Perks work best when they're paired with healthy work designβnot used to make unhealthy work feel more bearable.
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β CULTURE CUE
Spark a Skill Swap Moment π β Invite employees to share one skill they can teach and one they want to learn. Build connection and encourage growth.
β THE HR PULSE - Whatβs shaping the workplace
π§ ADHD Reshapes the Workplace β BBC
Whatβs unfolding:Β As ADHD diagnoses rise, more employees are seeking workplace support, prompting employers to reconsider traditional expectations around focus, communication, performance, and flexibility.
Why it matters: HR can help managers move beyond assumptions by improving neurodiversity awareness and creating clearer, more flexible ways for employees to discuss support needs.
π€― AI Is Adding More to HRβs Plate, Not Less β RelocateMag
Whatβs unfolding: Current research found that 95οΌ of HR leaders report rising workloads, while many are being asked to lead AI adoption, workforce upskilling, recruitment changes, and governance without enough training.
Why it matters: Leaders should define ownership, prioritize the most valuable skills gaps, and give HR the resources and training needed to guide change sustainably.
π AI Layoff Fears Are Driving Employee Disengagement β News TribuneΒ
Whatβs unfolding: A Founder Reports survey found that 36οΌ of U.S. employees believe working harder won't protect them from layoffs or AI, while workers worried about AI are nearly twice as likely to feel that extra effort is pointless.
Why it matters: HR can help by communicating AI plans transparently, investing in upskilling, and showing employees how they can grow alongside AI rather than feel replaced by it.
β FLASH VOTE - The community weigh-in
Which hiring challenge are you seeing most?
LAST WEEKβS POLL:
β WEEKLY GOODY
The First-Day Experience Starts Before Day One: Your Preboarding Checklist
A signed contract is just the beginning. The weeks before a new hire arrives can shape their confidence, connection, and commitment. Our Preboarding Checklist helps you organize the details that matter to make employees feel part of the team as early as day one.
Stop scrambling before day one and start creating a smoother onboarding experience.Β
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β UPCOMING EVENTS - To learn, network & thrive
Aug 3-5, In-Person (Tennessee) - Reworked
Employee Experience Conference
Practical strategies to help organizations meet evolving employee expectations.
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Aug 4-6, Virtual & In-Person (Wisconsin) - CultureCon
CULTURECON 2026
Spark positive change and implement practical strategies that make work better for everyone.
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Aug 4-7, In-Person (Missouri) - SHRM
2026 MSHRM State Conference
Gather the tools, insights, and know-how to thrive on the HR range.
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β BREAKROOM - Your virtual watercooler
β SMART READS - Worth bookmarking
π₯ How Better Healthcare Boosts Employee Retention
π The Global Teamβs Guide to a Compliant Remote Workforce
π₯οΈ 3 Key Types of HR Systems & How to Choose
β Created with care by Vivienne Ravana
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