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How to avoid burnout as an hr professional. taking care of yourself is not selfish—It is a necessary action for overall well-being.
Burnout is a significant challenge facing HR professionals today—but it doesn't have to be so extreme. Book a consult with Movement 1st wellness to create a custom plan for your team.
Creating a routine and a support system to mitigate the additional pressure is the key to avoid burnout.
Among a wide range of responsibilities essential to a company's growth and sustainability, HR professionals are often also tasked with ensuring the well-being and productivity of the workforce. A recent example of this is a growing number of companies putting a high level of focus on the mental health of their employees. Putting programs in place and tracking and measuring the results are additional responsibilities of the HR department. While this can increase the benefits to the general staff, it can potentially have the opposite effect on HR associates.
In most businesses, HR professionals are not required to be mental health experts or wellness professionals. Setting them far outside their knowledge zone to implement and navigate these types of benefits for their companies with little to no guidance adds to their stress levels in the office. Unfortunately, as the demands, pressures, and size of the workplace increase, it is easy for HR professionals to experience burnout.
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can lead to decreased job satisfaction, increased absenteeism, and decreased productivity.
While burnout can happen in any part of your life, feeling it at the office as an HR professional can increase the effects because of the added pressure to perform and care for fellow employees regardless of their personal situation.
Decreased job satisfaction.
When HR professionals feel overwhelmed and overworked, they may feel disconnected from their work and colleagues. This can lead to a lack of motivation and engagement, ultimately impacting the entire organization's performance and productivity.
Increased absenteeism.
Just like "regular employees," when HR professionals are burned out, they may feel physically and emotionally exhausted, leading to more sick days and time off. This can impact the ability of the HR department to effectively manage and support the workforce.
Decreased productivity.
When HR professionals feel overwhelmed and stressed, they may struggle to focus and complete tasks efficiently. This can ultimately impact the ability of the entire organization to meet its goals and objectives.
In the face of stressful situations and feelings of burnout, HR professionals need to prioritize self-care—even more so than any other employees. There are several ways to stay excited and energized at the office. Here are just a few ideas to consider. Remember, Movement 1st Wellness is equipped and well-prepared as your guide to putting any of these ideas in place.
Take regular daily breaks, including setting clear boundaries around work hours.
Practicing stress-reducing activities such as yoga or meditation. Making time for hobbies and activities outside of work recharges and refocuses!
Seek support from colleagues or outside resources such as a therapist, support group, or Movement 1st Wellness. Talking through challenges and concerns with others can help HR professionals feel less isolated and more connected to their work and their colleagues. Consider connecting with other HR professionals to share best practices and strategies that ensure the well-being and productivity of their respective organizations.
Implement and participate in wellness programs such as fitness challenges or mental health workshops, providing resources for stress management and resilience-building, and promoting a culture of work-life balance.
Burnout is a significant challenge facing HR professionals today—but it doesn't have to be so extreme. By taking steps to implement actions that encourage the prioritization of self-care, the creation of a support system, and making the most of moving the well-being of company employees forward, HR professionals can effectively care for their company's staff on an ongoing basis.
No matter what role you are in—professionally or personally—taking care of yourself is not selfish. It is a necessary action for overall well-being. Movement 1st Wellness has the resources and experience needed to support HR departments in implementing wellness services that will benefit all associates, including those in HR.
