Why nearly half of HR teams are burning out (and what's helping)

The upskilling demands are real, but so are the solutions

Inside This Issue:

We've got some seriously good content lined up for you this time around.

If you're feeling like the demands on your team are getting a bit much lately, you're definitely not alone. Between shifting labour markets, AI reshaping everything, and the constant pressure to upskill everyone, it's no wonder nearly half of HR professionals are feeling burned out.

That's exactly what we're diving into today. We've got insights on navigating the current talent landscape (spoiler: salary transparency is still king), plus an eye-opening interview about how AI might actually be the answer to your upskilling headaches rather than just another thing to worry about.

We're also keeping you in the loop with some key industry moves and digging into an archive piece that tackles those workplace culture myths we all love to hate.

Oh, and speaking of keeping you in the loop – we've got some exciting news to share in our EXM Lowdown section.

Let's get into it.

The talent game has changed, and the old playbook isn't cutting it anymore.

With wage growth still running strong and skilled workers harder to find than ever, HR leaders are scrambling to figure out what actually works for attraction and retention.

New insights reveal what's really moving the needle right now – and it's not what you might expect.

If your team is drowning in upskilling demands, you're not imagining it.

With 70% of job skills expected to change in the next five years, HR teams are being asked to do the impossible – create personalized learning programs for everyone while juggling a million other priorities.

Nearly half of HR professionals are hitting burnout because of it. But what if the thing causing the pressure could actually be the solution?

The EXM Lowdown

Big news from our end – we've brought Aleksandar Ilic on board as Head of Growth and Commercial Strategy.

If you're looking to get your HR tech or services in front of our audience, or want to explore partnership opportunities, Aleksandar's your guy. Drop him a line – he's all about building partnerships that actually deliver value.

More exciting stuff coming soon. Watch this space.

Fresh off the Press

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

From Our Vault

Sometimes the biggest workplace culture problems aren't what they seem.

We're digging into the archive this week with a piece that tackles those persistent myths about workplace culture – you know, the ones that sound logical but actually make things worse.

Worth a revisit if you're tired of "culture initiatives" that don't actually move the needle.

The Extra Point

Industry watch: Companies are starting to list 'AI literacy' as a core requirement even for non-tech roles. The shift from 'nice to have' to 'must have' happened faster than anyone expected.

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