Is a HR-IT Merger Coming?

Inside This Issue:

Welcome to your weekly newsletter by the Employee Experience Magazine. This issue tackles critical conversations shaping the workplace, from the surprising debate around merging HR and IT departments to fresh perspectives on engagement that go beyond generational stereotypes. We also bring you the latest headlines from across the industry and revisit a crucial guide on digital employee experience.

Dive in for insights that matter to your organisation.

Featured Insights:

The Real Solution to Workplace Disengagement Crisis

Common workplace narratives often scapegoat younger generations for engagement woes, but is that truly the full picture? In this thought-provoking piece, our guest author challenges the usual tropes, arguing that true engagement comes from understanding individual personality, not age-based stereotypes. Discover why rewiring our approach to people's drivers is the real key to a connected, productive workforce.

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HR & IT Merger? Why Tech Leaders Say It's Time

As businesses grapple with digital complexity and its impact on productivity, a new global study reveals IT leaders are increasingly advocating for a radical solution: merging HR and IT functions. This timely insight delves into why tech leaders believe combining these departments could be key to boosting engagement, streamlining digital transformation, and addressing the modern workforce crisis.

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The EXM Lowdown

You might have noticed something different in your inbox today! This issue marks the launch of our brand-new newsletter format, designed to bring you the most essential insights and news from the world of employee experience in an even more accessible and engaging way. This is just the beginning of some exciting changes here at Employee Experience Magazine, as we continue to evolve our content and platforms to better serve the HR and EX community.

Stay tuned for more updates as we roll out new features and resources, we will announce them in this section.

Fresh off the Press

Stay current with key headlines and announcements from across the industry.

• Employers Concerned as 61% of Applicants Use AI for Job Applications

• Lack of New HGV Drivers Could Prove “Critical” If We Don’t Act Now, Says Expert

• Global Safety Evidence Centre Launched with £15 Million Investment

From Our Vault

Revisiting our archive, this foundational guide explores how technology can transform the employee journey, making work simpler, more engaging, and more productive. A must-read for anyone looking to truly master the digital employee experience.

Read the complete guide to Digital Employee Experience.

The Extra Point

Happy International HR Day! Today, May 20th, we celebrate the vital role of HR professionals worldwide. This year's theme, #HumanifyAI: Leading Change Together, perfectly encapsulates the critical balance HR leaders are navigating – leveraging technology like AI while keeping the human element at the heart of the employee experience. It’s a powerful reminder of HR’s indispensable role in shaping a future-ready, people-centric workplace.