Ultimate Resilience

A new article by Dr Jo Burrell in HR Zone Magazine highlights the scale of burnout within the HR profession, with fresh research showing that 78% of practitioners display indicators of burnout and many feel overwhelmed by rising workloads and expanding responsibilities. The piece explores why stress in HR is a systemic issue, not an individual failing, and outlines the organisational, professional and cultural changes needed to protect the wellbeing of those who support every

Jo was invited to contribute to this new HR Grapevine article , which examines troubling research showing that many HR professionals now feel “out of their depth” as their roles expand faster than organisations recognise. With responsibilities widening and expectations rising, the article explores why HR is feeling the strain — and what this means for the profession today. “HR is increasingly expected to be the expert in virtually everything. As responsibilities widen at pac

“Crying is a natural response to stress, grief or frustration. HR can help people feel safe by responding with compassion rather than discomfort — offering space, presence and kindness, and shaping cultures that don’t punish vulnerability.”— Dr Jo Burrell, Cofounder, Ultimate Resilience A recent HR Magazine  piece explores the renewed debate around whether it’s acceptable to cry at work, and what organisations can do to create cultures where people feel safe to show emotion.

Drawing on the views of a number of experts including Dr Jo Burrell, this article highlights the challenges faced by HR stating that HR professionals feel out of their depth.

This podcast episode features Dr. Jo Burrell, Chartered Psychologist and Co-Founder of Ultimate Resilience, discussing our recent survey of nearly 1,500 HR practitioners with Andy Goram, The Sticky Guy. The findings reveal a crisis: HR professionals themselves are facing high levels of stress, exhaustion, and burnout, despite being responsible for supporting employee wellbeing across organisations.

Dr Jo Burrell explores the potential of AI mental health tools. She asks the question are they a breakthrough or band-aid? With workplace stress at crisis levels, AI offers tempting solutions – yet the risks of surveillance, poor-quality care, and organisational complacency are real.

We’re proud that the Ultimate Resilience HR Mental Wellbeing Report 2025 , published with our partners Towergate Employee Benefits  , has...

We were so proud to announce that our company Ultimate Resilience has been awarded: Workplace Wellbeing Enterprise of the Year 2025...

In a special episode of HRD Talks , host Nic Elliott speaks with Dr Jo Burrell—clinical psychologist, founder of Ultimate Resilience,...

In this podcast episode, Dr Jo Burrell brings deep insight, compassion, and hard data to a conversation that shines a light on the people who keep organisations running — yet often receive the least support.

Elite X Magazine highlights Dr Felicity Baker as a standout HR leader in their 2025 edition, celebrating her pioneering work placing...

The latest HR on the Offensive podcast tackles a pressing but often overlooked question: Who supports the people who support everyone else?

From burnout to systemic support gaps, this episode dives into the findings of the 2025 HR Mental Wellbeing Report, exploring ways of protecting the protectors and indentifying what must change to better support those who support everyone else.

The HR Mental Wellbeing Report 2025 reveals a profession in crisis — and calls for urgent, systemic action to protect the very people who safeguard workplace wellbeing. Developed through a unique partnership between Ultimate Resilience, Towergate Employee Benefits, and Debbie Clarke, the report combines data-driven insights with expert recommendations from Dr Jo Burrell to help organisations create lasting, supportive change for HR teams.

Here is a summary of Dr Felicity Baker's presentation at the EAWOP2025 conference on what happens when HR struggle with their mental health and the hidden threat to organisational resilience .

In Episode 152 of the Reshape   podcast, Dr Jo Burrell, joins host Dave Algeo to explore the often-overlooked mental health challenges...

As part of the Return on Wellbeing 2025 Study  published by Wellhub, Dr Jo Burrell, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Ultimate...

Lucinda Carney welcomes Dr. Jo Burrell to discuss breaking the silence and addressing mental health challenges in HR . They delve into...

Dr Jo Burrell, clinical psychologist and one of our co-founders here at Ultimate Resilience, was recently featured in People Management  ...

In this interesting panel discussion, Dr Jo Burrell sheds light on the mental wellbeing challenges faced by HR professionals today....