I Thought it Was Just Me: What 12 Months of Talking About HR Wellbeing Has Taught Me

As a burned out Chief People Officer, I thought I was the only HR professional who felt emotionally exhausted, under-valued, and overwhelmed. I assumed my peers and fellow HR executives were doing just fine.

Until I read the research on HR burnout, compassion fatigue, loneliness, and more.

Over the last 12 months, I have spoken to thousands of HR professionals. And the most common comment I get is this:

"I thought it was just me."

As a function, we need to raise awareness to the known hazards in our profession. In this session, I will share what the research shows, as well as practical tips for coping and recovering from exposure to these hazards.