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Who motivates the motivator?
It’s an interesting question to ponder.
In environments where someone keeps others upbeat and moving forward, who will do the same for them?
For HR leaders, this isn’t a theoretical problem—it’s a daily reality.
Responsible for nurturing their teams’ wellbeing, navigating crises, and setting a supportive tone across the organization, HR leaders often find themselves absorbing the stress and emotions of others.
But who’s looking out for their wellbeing?
In HiBob’s recent webinar, “Wellbeing: Caring for the team who cares for everyone else,” HR and mental health leaders discussed strategies for supporting HR teams who bear the weight of both executive responsibilities and the emotional wellbeing of their workforce.
We heard from the following panel who shared their thoughts on the matter:
Natalie Homer, Global PR Director, HiBob Barbara Matthews, CPO, Remote Toby Hough, Senior Director of People & Culture, HiBob Gijs Coppens, Healthcare Psychologist & Founder, OpenUp The challenge of executive loneliness in HR leadership
Burnout and exhaustion are widespread in HR.
In fact, 42 percent of teams struggle under the weight of too many projects and responsibilities.
As Toby Hough puts it, “These are difficult times that we’re living in from conflict
