Many employees are burned out. And, increased AI usage and oversight might be making matters worse, especially for top performers, who are often tasked with leading the charge.
So it should come as no surprise that 88% of people leaders say retaining top talent is their biggest priority right now, according to a survey by wellness platform Wellhub. And perhaps even less surprising is that 85% report using wellness programs to achieve this goal.
“What they’re finding is that AI either…amplifies burnout, or it can amplify performance,” Carolee Gearhart, Wellhub’s chief revenue officer, told HR Brew. “Everyone’s aiming for the scenario in which it’s going to be amplifying performance and grappling with the way that it’s accelerating burnout.”
Why there’s a focus on top talent. Many HR pros are focused on retaining top talent because they’re often the ones leading the adoption, implementation, and oversight of AI tools, and setting an example for the rest of the organization, Gearhart said. As a result, they may be at greater risk of burnout than the rest of the organization.
“Those top folks are getting asked to do more. In many cases, they’re getting asked to support other people in building the skills within the team,” Gearhart said.
