May 03, 2026

58. What Happens When Work Wants More and Gives Less?

13 minutes

Are you feeling like you’re giving more at work but getting less back?

Something has shifted at work. You can feel it, I can too. And in this episode, I unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface. This isn’t just burnout. It’s something deeper. A quiet change in the deal between people and organisations that no one has clearly named.

I walk through what the research is saying and what it means in real life. From rising expectations and shrinking support, to the growing pressure around AI and relevance. More importantly, I explore why people aren’t just tired, they’re starting to feel let down.

If you’re an HR leader trying to make sense of the tension between performance and people, this will help you see it more clearly. And more importantly, decide what needs to change next.

I’d love to hear your take. Are you seeing this shift too? What does the “deal” feel like in your organisation right now? Connect with me here on LinkedIn

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Trina Sunday is a human-first leadership strategist, HR advisor and creator of the HEART Work™ model, helping HR leaders and People & Culture professionals build workplaces where people and performance thrive side by side. With more than 25 years of experience across HR, organisational development and leadership advisory in Australia, Asia and global leadership communities, she works with HR leaders and executive teams to strengthen leadership capability, shape workplace culture and drive human-first organisational transformation. Through the Heart at Work with Trina Sunday podcast, leadership programs and advisory work, Trina is passionate about empowering HR professionals to move beyond compliance and lead the future of HR with courage, clarity and influence.

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