Dear ETHR Reader,

This morning, my wife asked, "Why do we always end up arguing?"
I smiled and replied, "Because it’s easier to fight from a distance. But to love someone, you have to come closer."

That thought has stuck with me all day. And it got me thinking—maybe that’s also why HR professionals often find themselves misunderstood or underappreciated. Too often, they’re kept at a distance—from employees, and sometimes, even from leadership.

But the moment HR gets closer—really connects—with teams, individuals, and the business, admiration naturally follows.

What do you think? Does this resonate with your experience? Or do you see it differently? I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts, even if you disagree. Especially if you disagree.

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Now, here are the 5 most clicked headlines from today’s edition (which featured 19 articles):

1. Top 5 HR Events & Conferences in India You Can't Miss
   
   
2. HR challenges are all about business challenges: Air India Express ex-CHRO Anjali Chatterjee
   
   
3. Cognitive Distortions: Personalization — Taking things too personally in the workplace
   
   
4. Unlocking productivity: A C-suite playbook to generative AI skills training
   
   
5. Techie came for a job interview. But ended up teaching the interviewer a lesson in professionalism
   
   

Why did these headlines stand out?
Our guess: They struck emotional chords, offered practical value, and reflected timely HR trends.

• The first is actionable—every HR pro loves a good event list.
  
  
• The second merges HR with business strategy—perfect for senior professionals.
  
  
• The third taps into a psychological reality many of us quietly battle.
  
  
• The fourth rides the AI and upskilling wave.
  
  
• And the fifth? It’s all curiosity and storytelling—two of the most powerful pulls in content.
  
  

But again, that’s just our take. What made you click? Was it the headline, the topic, the emotion—or something else?

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Missed today’s full newsletter? Catch up here:
ETHRWorld Morning Newsletter – May 8, 2025

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Before we go—about that image above...
Yes, it’s AI-generated, from a prompt by a teammate. Take a closer look—only AI could dream up such a surreal scene. We humans… we just know better, don’t we?

That’s a gentle reminder: while AI can help us save time and do more, we must stay aware of its limits. Let’s not trade away our humanness for machine-made shortcuts. Because in the end, connection, empathy, and judgment—the things that matter most in HR—are still deeply human.

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Until next time, signing off!
Stay close, stay curious—and take care of yourself and your people.

Cheers,
Rajesh Barnwal
ETHRWorld