Intelligent CXO Issue 29 | Page 41

FEATURE

HR leaders work incredibly hard to ensure that the employees within their business have a positive experience . But this effort comes at a cost , as recent research has shown that a quarter ( 22 %) of HR and recruitment employees in the UK have experienced burnout within the last six months . This burden is not surprising considering the nature of their work and the unforeseen challenges brought about by the changes to employee working styles .

The changes to employee working styles have brought extra work for HR departments . This can lead to burnout for some HR workers , with recent research showing that 22 % of HR and recruitment employees in the UK have experienced burnout within the last six months . Which is where automation can step in and ease the burden . Duncan Casemore , CTO and Co-founder , Applaud , explains how HR departments can embrace automation to create a better employee experience for all .
HR teams are essential to the successful functioning of businesses , as they shoulder a wide range of roles , from navigating the complexities of employee relations to keeping employees informed during organisational changes . However , these commitments cannot be fulfilled if HR professionals are feeling exhausted or burnt out .
Fortunately , there is a solution that can ease the burden on HR employees and that is automation technology .
But why automation ?
Recent research reveals that 42 % of HR teams are grappling with workload-related challenges , prompting business leaders to seek solutions to better streamline and optimise their departmental responsibilities . Embracing automated HR technology to fix this is not just a ‘ flash in the pan trend ’; it ' s a powerful tool that enables HR teams to focus on doing the human-centric aspects of their role .

UNLOCKING HR EXCELLENCE : THE IMPACT OF AUTOMATION ON YOUR BUSINESS

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