HRD Talks: Why supporting the supporters in HR is vital?

In a special episode of HRD Talks, host Nic Elliott speaks with Dr Jo Burrell—clinical psychologist, founder of Ultimate Resilience, and HR Magazine’s #11 most influential thinker 2025—about the hidden mental health crisis facing HR professionals.

Based on our HR Mental Wellbeing Survey 2025 of over 1,400 HR professionals, Jo reveals alarming levels of burnout and depression, driven by ever-expanding responsibilities and a lack of structured support, and shares why leaders can’t afford to ignore this issue.

Jo explains why “supporting the supporters” is vital—sharing how HR supervision, a standard in clinical psychology practice, is already revolutionising HR wellbeing and preventing burnout.

🎙 Listen now: HRD Talks Podcast – Special Episode with Dr Jo Burrell