Hi there,
This is your monthly roundup of Spot product updates and HR-related content.
👷 New platform coming soon!
The Spot team is mostly distributed, but for the month of June we came together in our Berlin office for an in-person push on our new platform.
Get ready for intake and case management for any case type, with AI at its core. New Spot will be a next-generation, fully customizable platform built for HR, Compliance, Legal, and Security teams that won’t settle for spreadsheets.
Stay tuned for announcements!
🎧 How Spot builds with AI
Hear more about the new product coming from Spot and how we got here from our CEO Jessica, on this new 25-minute podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/197...
⏳ Mid‑year insights: AI‑powered efficiency & flexible structures
We're halfway through 2025—what a ride—and people leaders are simultaneously doubling down on AI‑driven productivity and re‑architecting teams for greater flexibility. That means organizations that can adapt thoughtfully and creatively are likely to come out ahead.
As LaFawn Davis, Indeed's Chief People and Sustainability Officer, puts it,
While the pace of change is fast, it won’t be sustainable without a foundation of well-being. That means designing work that fosters balance, connection, and purpose. Indeed’s research shows that well-being isn’t just about how people feel. It’s predictive of how they perform.
A few key trends we're seeing HR push for right now:
- Activate AI to drive results. CHROs are automating repetitive tasks so HR can focus on business enablement and revenue‑linked strategy.
- Upskill managers, shrink bureaucracy. Clear expectations and coaching equip managers to lead leaner, tech‑augmented teams.
- Design roles around tasks, not titles. A “human‑plus‑AI” talent mix—full‑time, part‑time, contract, and smart agents—can trim 10–20 % of workload without layoffs or lost engagement.
- Offer benefits that match flexibility. Providing benefits to part‑timers sustains morale while easing labor costs.
The reality of it is, if you actually told everybody in your company, ‘Hey, next year, do you want to work 60%, 80%, or 100%?’ I have a feeling you’ll end up with an average of about 85%. You can basically reduce your headcount by 15%, without doing a single layoff.
How are you feeling about AI, productivity, and team realignment?
(HR Brew)
🗓️ Planning ahead – July at a glance
July is Disability Pride Month and offers several moments to educate, celebrate, and connect.
- All month: Disability Pride Month – Review accessibility practices. Host a panel with disability advocates.
- July 14: International Nonbinary People’s Day – Spotlight best practices for gender identity inclusivity and share resources for inclusive language.
- July 18: Nelson Mandela International Day – Organize a service event or donate to equity‑focused nonprofits.
- July 31: National Intern Day (US) – Celebrate your interns’ contributions with shout‑outs or an accomplishments showcase.
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