Burnout is basically an epidemic. And HR? We’re patient zero! 

In this episode, I sat down with my brilliant friend Eva Bak to talk about what burnout actually looks like in our world—the mental load, the emotional labor, and the whole exhausting mess of trying to help people while drowning ourselves. 

We get into the duality of being HR (hello therapist and policy enforcer), the unspoken trauma of offboarding, and why community is the only thing keeping us semi-sane. 

If you’ve ever cried in a supply closet or considered moving to the woods…this one's for you.

0:03:01 - What is One Hard Truth About Work?

0:05:17 - Eva’s Interesting Trajectory Into HR

0:08:48 - Defining Burnout

0:17:43 - Important Factors That Contribute to Burnout in HR Today

0:26:21 - How Burnout Shows Up In HR vs. Other Departments

0:29:01 - Warning Signs of Burnout at Work 

0:34:33 - Eva’s Personal Experience with Burnout

0:40:11 - Why Are HR Professionals So Prone to Burnout?

0:56:24 - Advice For HR People Currently Experiencing Burnout

1:00:19 - How Eva Hopes HR Culture Will Address and Reduce Burnout

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