What are HR leaders’ key challenges when implementing automation tools while maintaining the human equation in employee engagement and keeping the workplace human?
SD Implementing automation in HR presents a delicate balancing act between driving efficiency and maintaining authentic employee engagement. The key challenge is ensuring that automation enhances, rather than detracts from, the human experience. According to the Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends 2022 report, 41% of HR leaders identified “maintaining a human touch” as the primary concern when introducing automation. The fear of job displacement adds another layer of complexity; the World Economic Forum projects that by 2025, 85 million jobs may be impacted by automation, fuelling employee anxiety.
To address these challenges, automation must be used strategically to complement human skills rather than replace them. At Zydus Wellness, we believe the key is to redeploy the time saved from administrative tasks into areas like employee development,...