Article - The mental health of HR: What 1,400 voices tell us about a profession in distress
Started by Catherine Eadie
12034 points
Catherine Eadie
The 2025 HR Mental Wellbeing Survey, led by Dr Jo Burrell, reveals a profession in real crisis. More than 1,400 HR professionals across the UK shared their experiences, exposing widespread burnout, emotional exhaustion, and a striking lack of support.
Key findings include:
• Over 75% of HR professionals show signs of burnout
• Nearly half are considering leaving the profession
• A quarter have taken stress-related leave in the past year
Only 13% of HR professionals feel “very supported” in their roles, and among those experiencing burnout, just 5% report getting adequate support. These aren’t just personal struggles, they represent a wider business risk, affecting retention, engagement, and overall organisational health.
The article pushes back against the idea that self-care alone is the answer, calling for real, systemic change. It argues that organisations must move beyond surface-level wellbeing initiatives and build psychologically safe, properly structured support systems for HR teams. Without this, the profession risks losing many of its most dedicated people to burnout and disillusionment.
If you care about workplace wellbeing, this is essential reading. It’s a wake-up call to prioritise the mental health of those who are often the first to support others.
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12034 points
Catherine Eadie
The 2025 HR Mental Wellbeing Survey, led by Dr Jo Burrell, reveals a profession in real crisis. More than 1,400 HR professionals across the UK shared their experiences, exposing widespread burnout, emotional exhaustion, and a striking lack of support.
Key findings include:
Only 13% of HR professionals feel “very supported” in their roles, and among those experiencing burnout, just 5% report getting adequate support. These aren’t just personal struggles, they represent a wider business risk, affecting retention, engagement, and overall organisational health.
The article pushes back against the idea that self-care alone is the answer, calling for real, systemic change. It argues that organisations must move beyond surface-level wellbeing initiatives and build psychologically safe, properly structured support systems for HR teams. Without this, the profession risks losing many of its most dedicated people to burnout and disillusionment.
If you care about workplace wellbeing, this is essential reading. It’s a wake-up call to prioritise the mental health of those who are often the first to support others.
Read the full article: