Behind the Scenes of HR: Burnout, Balance, and Belonging

Hosts: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Ryan Tahmassebi, People Science Director at Workbuzz

Summary

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen chats with Ryan Tahmassebi about the latest research on employee well-being, engagement, and the evolving priorities within HR. They discuss the importance of aligning HR with executive leadership, the challenges of communication, the role of AI in HR practices, and the need for emotional connections in understanding employee experiences. The conversation highlights the pressing issues facing HR professionals today and the strategies they can employ to foster a healthier workplace culture.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Employee Well-being Priorities

04:05 The Shift in DEI Focus

07:04 Aligning HR and Executive Leadership

10:20 Communication in Leadership

16:16 Addressing Employee Well=being and Workload Challenges

22:07 The Need for Emotional Connection in HR Metrics

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