HR professionals are the backbone of any organisation, balancing recruitment, employee relations, and workplace wellbeing. But with relentless demands and emotional labour, burnout is becoming a serious issue—64% of HR professionals report experiencing near-constant stress. When the people responsible for supporting others are overwhelmed themselves, it impacts not just their wellbeing but the entire organisation.
Here we explore what HR burnout is, its common causes, the warning signs to watch for, and practical ways to prevent it.