With so many senior executives leaving their posts due to exhaustion and burnout, developing ‘energy intelligence’ is becoming a business-critical leadership skill.
HR practitioners are so used to recognising and reducing burnout in others, but often struggle to see it in themselves. It’s important to take time to develop your own mental resilience plan.
Grit isn’t about toughness or pushing harder. It’s about designing work in a way that supports sustainable performance and long-term resilience. By helping organisations normalise discomfort and reframe success, HR can protect wellbeing while building resilience.
Emotional labour has always been part and parcel of the HR function. However, to prevent long-lasting harm and build resilience, a suite of emotional load management tools is required.
Getting enough rest goes far beyond 8 hours of sleep. Use this infographic to understand the different types of rest that you and your people need to thrive at work.