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The hidden cost of your AI rollout: burning out the high performers running it

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23.06.2026

The hidden cost of your AI rollout: burning out the high performers running it

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........

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