The use of AI could dismantle workplace silos by enabling real-time, companywide data integration, HR analyst Josh Bersin said at HR Tech Europe 2025. Bersin outlined a four-step AI strategy for HR, starting with using AI as a productivity assistant and later as an autonomous operator to improve decisions and efficiency. Full Story: HR Executive (3/17)
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Don't let control get in the way of delegating work Refusing to delegate work out of a desire for control of your business can lead to burnout and missed opportunities and can stymie growth, writes Allison Dunn, the founder of Deliberate Directions. Learn to let go by framing delegation as a strength, review areas and tasks that can be released or turned over to others, and model letting go for your team so they can also release unproductive tasks, Dunn advises. Full Story: Deliberate Directions (3/13)
Strategies for prioritizing mental health in the workplace Organizations can address the evolving needs of the workforce by embedding mental health into their wellness strategies, Laurie Cure, CEO of Innovative Connections, writes. Cure suggests prioritizing mental health, offering diverse wellness programs, ensuring psychological safety and recognizing employee achievements as ways to improve engagement and productivity. Full Story: Training magazine (3/17)
Remote work can offer employees benefits such as increased productivity and motivation by allowing employees to work in environments where they feel most comfortable. Technology, specifically cloud-based systems, plays a crucial role in enabling businesses to operate from anywhere while giving employees increased flexibility and better work-life balance. Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (3/17)
The HR Leader
Use a beginner's mind to write good instructions When writing instructions for a process or product, it's important to remember that not everyone knows what you do, so put someone new to the process on the writing team, use links, videos or other helpful material in areas that may be confusing and get feedback from users and update manuals when needed, writes Seth Godin. "Put a value on getting it right," Godin advises. Full Story: Seth Godin's Blog (3/12)
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