Protecting the protectors: why HR professionals are the last to get support | Dr Jo Burrell | E8

Who supports the people who support everyone else? HR professionals spend their days helping employees through restructures, conflict, redundancy, wellbeing challenges, and organisational change. But when HR is struggling, who supports them? 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Meet Dr Jo Burrell 04:11 HR's hidden wellbeing crisis 07:05 Why resilience training isn't enough 11:02 What is HR Supervision? 15:12 One thing every HR leader should do 17:10 Final thoughts In this episode of 12-MIN HR DIVE, Tobias Rawson speaks with Dr Jo Burrell – Clinical Psychologist, researcher, co-founder of Ultimate Resilience, and one of HR's Most Influential Thinkers 2025. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in the NHS and workplace psychology, Dr Jo explains why HR professionals experience significantly higher levels of stress, anxiety and burnout than many other professions, why traditional resilience training often misses the point, and how HR Supervision could transform the profession. If you're an HR Director, CHRO, People Leader, HR Business Partner or People Manager, this conversation offers practical insights into protecting the wellbeing of those responsible for everyone else's. In this episode: Why HR professionals are often the last to receive support The hidden emotional load carried by HR teams Why resilience training alone isn't enough What HR Supervision is and why it matters Practical advice for protecting your own wellbeing as an HR leader Guest: Dr Jo Burrell Clinical Psychologist | Co-founder, Ultimate Resilience | HR Wellbeing Researcher | HR's Most Influential Thinker 2025 About 12-MIN HR DIVE 12-MIN HR DIVE is a short, practical podcast for HR and People leaders across the UK and Europe. Every episode explores one important HR topic you can apply immediately, from employee engagement and workplace culture to leadership, wellbeing, recognition and people strategy. Hosted by Tobias Rawson and powered by MELP. 👍 If you found this conversation valuable, don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Share. #HR #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealthAtWork #HRLeadership #PeopleLeadership #Burnout #EmployeeExperience #HumanResources #Leadership #PeopleStrategy #HRProfessionals