HR Wellbeing, Burnout & The Hidden Cost of Being the “People Person”

Описание: In this powerful bonus episode of In The Mixx, host Gemma Downing sits down for a one-to-one chat with Dr Jo Burrell, Clinical Psychologist and Co-Founder of Ultimate Resilience, to unpack the reality of burnout, mental health, and emotional load faced by HR professionals today.

Drawing on groundbreaking research and real-world experience, Jo shares why HR has become one of the most emotionally demanding professions, why so many HR leaders are silently struggling, and what urgently needs to change.

This is an honest, data-led, and deeply human conversation about the people who are expected to look after everyone else — while often receiving very little support themselves.

🎧 What’s covered in this episode:
Dr Jo’s journey from NHS clinical psychology to founding Ultimate Resilience
Why workplace stress is often the root cause of mental health difficulties
The first-of-its-kind HR Mental Wellbeing & Burnout research
Shocking statistics around burnout, anxiety, depression, and attrition in HR
Early warning signs of burnout and why they’re so often ignored
The stigma HR professionals face when admitting they’re struggling
Why “self-care” alone isn’t the answer
The emotional and secondary trauma HR professionals absorb every day
How AI is removing admin but increasing emotional complexity in HR roles
Why supervision and structured support should be embedded in HR
Practical advice for HR professionals, leaders, and organisations
The importance of community, connection, and normalising vulnerability
Jo’s book The Little Book of HR Resilience and who it’s for

👥 Who this episode is for:
HR professionals at any level feeling overwhelmed or close to burnout
Lone HR practitioners carrying the emotional weight alone
People leaders and CEOs responsible for HR teams
Founders and leaders in SMEs without in-house HR support
Anyone interested in workplace wellbeing, mental health, and resilience
HR professionals considering leaving the profession — and wondering why

🔗 Connect with the guest
Dr Jo Burrell:   / dr-jo-burrell-04901a96  

Ultimate Resilience: https://www.ultimateresilience.co.uk/

Jo will be speaking at a live panel hosted by In The Mixx and ACO Group on 18th March. Contact Gemma on LinkedIn below for details.

🔗 Connect with the host
Gemma Downing-Mapp:   / gemmadowning4  

MIXXOS Group: https://mixxos.com/

Listen to In The Mixx on another platform: https://linktr.ee/inthemixx_podcast

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