Work-Life Realign, SMART Planning & Anti-Social AI - May 1, 2025

On the agenda:

😇 Work-life realign: With essential balance tips
💪 Desk exercises: To get fit, while you sit
🤖 Anti-social AI: AI is reducing work collaboration​

THE SPOTLIGHT

Realigning Work-Life This Workers’ Day: You’re MORE Than Your Job

May 1st isn’t just about labor history — it’s about you, the modern professional juggling Slack pings, side hustles, and 2-minute lunch breaks. 😅

Sure, productivity gets the gold stars — but your value isn’t measured in unread emails or meetings that could’ve been Slack messages.

A 2023 Deloitte report found that 46﹪ of Gen Z and millennials feel burned out all the time — and that’s before the Monday coffee kicks in…

This Workers’ Day, take a beat to rethink what success really looks like:

• Is it hitting inbox zero... or finally booking that overdue PTO?

• A title change... or work that aligns with your values?

• Saying “yes” to everything... or learning to say “not now”?

Today, celebrate the most important worker in your life: YOU.

Not sure where to start? See these Essential Work-Life Tips »

CAREER GROWTH

VIDEO: 10 Time Management Tips to Boost Your Productivity

If you’re always feeling pressed for time, it might be because you need to manage your time better so you can pack more into your schedule. To help you get more done, this video explores 10 easy-to-follow time management tips that will help you focus, create a plan and stick to it.

JOB BOARD

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TREND WATCH

AI Makes Workers Anti-Social — Microsoft Reports AI Use is Reducing Workplace Collaboration​

​Quartz — According to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index Report, heavy AI use is subtly eroding workplace connection — fewer meetings, less collaboration, and rising digital isolation. As we lean on AI to boost productivity, we may be sidelining something critical: each other.

📉 Employees who heavily rely on AI report lower engagement and collaboration.
💬 Team communication is declining, especially in hybrid setups.

Are we trading efficiency for connection? Read the full story »

WORK TRENDS & NEWS

🤖 AI Threatens Entry-Level Jobs — AI is reshaping the career ladder, putting entry-level roles at risk. [World Economic Forum]​

📉 Europeans Reject U.S. Work Trends — One-third of Europeans may quit over U.S.-style work policies. [HRD Asia]​

🎭 Fake Productivity on the Rise — Employees engage in 'productivity theatre' to appear busy. [YourStory]​

💼 Gen Z 'Task-Masking' at Work — Gen Z workers pretend to be busy, hindering career growth. [New York Post]​

💸 Fields with Six-Figure Starting Salaries — Consulting and nursing among top fields for high starting pay. [CNBC]

WEEKLY GOODY

SMART Goals Planner [PDF TEMPLATE]

Use this versatile planner to take 5 minutes of your day to think about one career goal you want to crush and set yourself a target deadline. Then, write it down using this complimentary SMART framework template (pin it on your wall/desk if you must!). This simple exercise will give you instant clarity and help you stay focused on your goal. When you accomplish it, you’ll gain added confidence for what’s next to come!

BREAKROOM

SMART READS