HR Must Strengthen Focus on Employee Well-Being

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Bank of America has moved to pay all U.S. employees at least $25 an hour and raised starting salaries to over $50,000, along with expanded benefits that support financial wellness, paid sabbaticals, and life event services. The move is part of a broader effort to offer competitive pay and well-rounded benefits that improve attraction and retention. Financial wellness programs and support for mental health and family needs are key components of this strategy, helping employees manage stress and focus on long-term careers. Read more.

Recent discussions in human resources emphasize that employee well-being drives productivity and engagement. Workplaces with a strong focus on happiness see higher performance, improved collaboration, and less burnout. Employee well-being covers mental, physical, and financial health, and its priority has shifted from optional to strategic because it directly influences retention and organizational outcomes. Read more.

Tip of the Day: Regularly capture stay interviews with high-performing employees. These short conversations, held quarterly, uncover what keeps valued employees motivated and what might push them toward leaving. Using these insights early helps HR shape retention plans and address issues well before they turn into exit interviews.

Trick of the Day: Create a micro-learning library that fits into short idle moments (like elevator waits or between meetings). These are two-minute learning bursts on topics such as stress management, brief legal updates, or quick leadership hacks. This makes learning habitual and boosts skill uptake without overwhelming the learner.

Microsoft continues to transform its culture by aligning HR and digital tools like Viva and AI to improve employee experiences and support workplace productivity. The Viva platform, backed by HR expertise and analytics, helps unify onboarding, well-being, learning, and engagement efforts. The integration of AI and HR processes is both technical and cultural, and HR’s leadership has been central in driving adoption and embedding the platform in daily work practices.

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Resource of the Day

Oracle outlines how AI can remove repetitive tasks in HR and improve the employee experience. The company’s resources focus on using AI to automate routine HR functions such as payroll calculations, benefits queries, and onboarding checklists. The aim is to let HR teams focus more on people-oriented work that adds value to the organization rather than manual tasks. Read More.

Event of the Day

The CIPD Festival of Work, happening on June 10-11, is expected to bring together thousands of HR professionals across sessions on AI, wellbeing, leadership, law, and workplace transformation. Attendees are likely to explore interactive features such as AI Labs, networking hubs, employment law clinics, and relaxation spaces that support mental well-being. The event will focus on sharing ideas to help improve employee experience, culture, and people-management skills across industries.

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