The Reshape Podcast: Burnout HR & Health

In Episode 152 of the Reshape podcast, Dr Jo Burrell, joins host Dave Algeo to explore the often-overlooked mental health challenges faced by HR professionals. Drawing on her specialist work in workplace resilience, Jo offers a compelling perspective on the unique pressures within the HR field — a profession that frequently supports the wellbeing of others while receiving little support themselves.

In this episode of the Reshape podcast Jo unpacks the crucial difference between resilience and burnout, highlighting how the invisible load carried by HR teams can lead to exhaustion and emotional strain. Reflecting on findings from the newly released 2025 HR Mental Wellbeing Report, she shares early insights into the emotional toll and systemic challenges HR professionals continue to face.

Listeners can also explore Jo’s academic work on resilience via her peer-reviewed paper, outlining the Skills-based Model of Personal Resilience – a practical framework now informing wellbeing training across sectors.

Tune in to the full episode via the Reshape podcast or visit davealgeo.com/podcast for more details.

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