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Aconso Report Reveals HR Challenges in Employee Wellbeing Amid Workload Pressures

Aconso, a leading provider of HR document management and cloud-based software solutions, has released a global report titled From Manual to Meaningful: Unlocking HR’s Potential Through AI and Digital Transformation. The report, based on a survey of 650 senior HR leaders, highlights the challenges faced by HR professionals in prioritizing employee wellbeing, mental health, and stress management amid mounting workloads, limited budgets, and a rapidly changing workforce.

  1. Employee Wellbeing at the Forefront
    • 69% of senior HR leaders have identified employee wellbeing, mental health, and stress management as top priorities for the next three to five years.
    • However, 56% of HR leaders view wellbeing as critical in the long term, but 72% report being hindered by limited resources and budgets.
  2. Challenges in Managing Work-Life Balance
    • HR leaders are also struggling with their own work-life balance, with 41% admitting that they face difficulties in managing their workloads and personal well-being.
  3. Struggling to Alleviate Burnout
    • 43% of HR leaders feel they are unable to fully mitigate the effects of burnout and stress within their organizations, underscoring the need for more robust employee support systems.
  4. Complexities of Managing Multigenerational Workforces
    • 55% of HR leaders report that managing multigenerational teams has significantly increased the complexity of their roles, with Generation Z bringing new expectations that must be balanced with the needs of older generations.
    • Additionally, 50% of HR leaders are grappling with the challenges of managing remote and hybrid work environments.
  5. Leveraging AI and Automation for Employee Experience
    • 72% of senior HR professionals are planning to increase their use of AI and automation to streamline routine tasks and focus more on initiatives that directly enhance employee experience and wellbeing.
    • Automation is seen as a game-changer by 60% of HR leaders, reducing administrative burdens and allowing HR teams to invest in more meaningful employee programs.
  6. Urgency to Shift Focus Toward Employee-Centric Programs
    • Despite frequent resource diversions to handle urgent business changes (69%), HR leaders are shifting focus towards leveraging AI to automate processes, freeing up time for employee-focused initiatives.

Aconso’s report illustrates the significant pressure faced by senior HR leaders as they navigate the complexities of modern workforce management. The integration of AI and automation is becoming a critical tool in helping HR teams manage administrative tasks more efficiently, enabling them to focus on fostering employee wellbeing, engagement, and long-term satisfaction. As the workplace continues to evolve, HR leaders must balance operational demands with employee-centric strategies to create thriving, sustainable organizations.