At Ultimate Resilience, we’re at the forefront of supporting HR and People Professionals, helping them protect their wellbeing and perform sustainably in demanding roles.
In partnership with Everywhen Employee Benefits, we’ve combined findings from our landmark HR Mental Wellbeing Survey with insights from leading voices across the HR profession to create this groundbreaking 2026 report.
Inside, you’ll find a clear, evidence-based view of the mental health challenges affecting HR today, alongside practical actions organisations can take to better support their people, strengthen culture, and build healthier, more resilient teams.
Download Report
Report Authors
Dr Felicity Baker
Clinical Psychologist, Coach and Co-Founder of Ultimate Resilience
Dr Jo Burrell
Clinical Psychologist, Coach and Co-Founder of Ultimate Resilience
Report Contributors
Peter Cheese
CEO,
The CIPD
David Liddle
CEO,
The TCM Group
Dr Julie Denning
CPsychol, AFBPsS,
MD Working to Wellbeing, Chair of the VRA
Perry Timms
Chief Energy Officer,
PTHR
Iain Laws
CEO - Health & Benefits
Everywhen Employee Benefits
Debra Clark
Head of Wellbeing,
Everywhen Employee Benefits
Nebel Crowhurst
Chief People Officer
Debi O’Donovan
Director,
Reward & Employee Benefits Association