In fact, as we discovered in our Anywhere Work 2023 Employee Experience Survey Report results, 79% of HR executives feel that this “anywhere work” shift has created disconnects on a number of fronts, making internal communications more challenging than it was before. The struggle is rooted in the fact that most organizations are ill-equipped to manage a hybrid workforce.

The remote work revolution proved to be a triumph. So much so, that when bosses emailed staff with “get back to the office” after Covid restrictions ended, swathes of home workers decided to quit instead. It’s part of what drove the so-called Great Resignation. Remote working has a ton of benefits, but getting it right takes experience and discipline – not to mention tools.

By now, everyone’s fully aware that automation is a worker’s best ally. It’s the definitive way to make processes more efficient and less prone to errors, with the addition of allowing people to focus on the tasks where human input does make a difference. Luckily, it can be applied to several business departments, and here we’ll focus on HR workflow automation. According to a report from Workato, HR automation has risen by 235% in just a year.

With tech giants such as Amazon and Meta slashing thousands of employees, Google employees say there’s growing anxiety internally that layoffs may come shortly. On the other hand, many small and large organisations have predicted a future recession. Maybe they’re correct, as the dark clouds don't seem very far. The year has been tough for the tech sector in both the U.S. and India. According to the data compiled by layoffs.fyi.

‍The new norm of remote/hybrid working has taken people and work management to new heights. With an array of workplace people management challenges, it has become imperative to think of an HR solution.

It’s no secret that workplace punishment is on the decline. A growing number of studies have shown that punishment, in all its various forms, is not an effective way to manage employee behavior. It often has the opposite effect, leading to decreased productivity, lower morale, and even higher staff turnover rates. Of course, you wouldn’t want to face these consequences! However, how can you effectively manage a disrespectful employee? What should you do instead of exerting punishment?