🤖 DLA Streamlines Awards Through AI-Driven Performance Processing

Leading from Anywhere: Driving Results in the Age of Distributed Work

i4cp’s global study, led by renowned thought leader Rob Cross, presents a new way of thinking about leadership and how to drastically increase productivity and performance.

The leadership crisis is real.

Discover how traditional leadership models are breaking under the weight of distributed work – and what top companies are doing differently.

i4cp’s latest executive brief reveals:

• Why leadership burnout is rising – and what to do about it.

• How distributed work requires a comprehensive, new approach to leadership.

• Why improving the performance of lower-quartile leaders can drive a 32% productivity jump.

 Download the executive brief to see the study’s four key findings – and the six capabilities that drive leadership effectiveness in distributed work..

⚠️ HR Trend Spotlight: Workday Warns of Data Breach Amid Broad CRM Cyberattack Campaign

Workday has notified customers about a recent data breach stemming from a social engineering attack that targeted a third-party CRM platform. The breach, likely tied to the ongoing wave of Salesforce-related attacks, exposed names, email addresses, and phone numbers—though no customer tenant data appears to have been accessed. Workday swiftly severed the attacker’s access and implemented extra safeguards but cautioned users to remain alert to potential phishing attempts. Read more.

🎧 HR Insights

Natalie Ruiz, now a Senior HR Operations Analyst at GoDaddy, embodies how HR professionals can drive impact through iterative learning and adaptability. Starting as an HR intern in 2020, she has navigated both strategic execution and operational groundwork to help align HR function with business goals. Ruiz’s path highlights how curiosity, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven execution can propel HR from background functions to growth driver.

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Invite team leads to create “culture postcards”—short messages recognizing a behavior or outcome tied to company values. Share these internally to reinforce desired culture behaviors.

Trick of the Day: Embed “policy pause links” in internal communications: a discreet link allowing employees to flag confusing or outdated policies right where they encounter them. Helps HR quickly refine policies through real feedback.

🧾 HR Case Files - DLA Streamlines Awards Through AI-Driven Performance Processing

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) overhauled its awards process by integrating AI-assisted workflows into its performance review systems. This move cut down manual administrative steps and enabled the organization to recognize employee performance more promptly and fairly. With better engagement and procedural equity, HR moved from processing to people strategy.

Key Takeaways

• Timely recognition can enhance employee morale and retention.

• AI-supported workflows free HR to focus on strategy.

• Automated systems can standardize fairness and efficiency in recognition.

🧰 HR Toolbox

Stay equipped with the latest HR events and resources.

Resource of the Day

This guide outlines the top five areas to address when integrating AI into HR operations: start with data quality, build cross-functional teams, ensure ethical standards, pilot solutions before scaling, and continuously monitor outcomes. These actionable priorities help HR teams adopt AI responsibly and strategically.

Event of the Day

Scheduled for October 7–9, 2025 in San Antonio TX, Spark Talent 2025 brings together practitioners and scholars to explore emerging trends in talent strategy, digital transformation, DEI, and leadership. It's a prime venue for idea exchange and global perspective-building in HR.

For event details and registration, visit the website. 

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