HR professionals are facing high burnout levels, with over half considering quitting. The increasing demands on HR, often without adequate resources, contribute to this stress.
HR roles require significant emotional labor, managing intense workplace issues and employee frustrations, leading to exhaustion and self-neglect. Solutions include building support networks, setting clear boundaries, and embracing technology to automate mundane tasks. Addressing these issues is crucial to prevent a wave of resignations and ensure HR teams can function effectively and healthily.