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In the first episode of the Allen Associates HR Hubcast, Kate Allen is joined by Dr Jo Burrell to talk openly about HR wellbeing and why it has been overlooked for too long.
HR Wellbeing in the Workplace
In this episode, explore what prompted Jo to create the HR Mental Wellbeing Survey, what the latest findings reveal about depression, anxiety and burnout in the profession, and why the gap between need and support is such a risk for organisations.
The conversation also introduces practical ways for HR teams and leaders to respond, including building stronger peer support and embedding structured support, such as HR Supervision.
EPISODE 1
The discussion explores significant levels of depression and anxiety among HR professionals, rising burnout linked to sustained “striving” and blurred work boundaries, and the worrying number of people considering leaving the profession altogether.
They also examine the systemic factors driving this trend: post-pandemic pressures, increasing legislative complexity, shifting workplace expectations, and the dual accountability HR professionals carry between employees and leadership. Importantly, Jo explains why simply telling HR to “be more resilient” misses the point, and why structured, preventative support systems such as HR Supervision may be critical to protecting both people and organisational performance.
Dr. Jo Burrell
Dr Jo Burrell is a multi-award-winning Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of Ultimate Resilience. With 20+ years’ experience as a clinician and leader in the NHS, Jo now works with employers to tackle workplace mental health challenges at the source. She is a leading voice on HR wellbeing and co-created the HR Mental Wellbeing Survey to build robust, clinically grounded evidence on the pressures HR professionals face. Jo is also known for leading HR Supervision, a structured, confidential approach that supports HR professionals to process the emotional impact of their work, build resilience, and sustain high-quality decision-making.