We all experience stress at work. Deadlines, demanding workloads and competing priorities are part of working life. But how do you know when everyday workplace stress is becoming something more serious? And what can you do when the pressure just doesn't let up?
In this episode of Wellness Works, a mini-series of The HR Room Podcast, Dave is joined by Laura Barry, Head of People Development at Insight HR, to explore the difference between stress and burnout, how to recognise the early warning signs, and what finding a healthy work-life balance actually looks like.
We discuss why burnout isn't always accompanied by a drop in performance, why simply encouraging employees to become more resilient isn't enough, and how organisations can inadvertently contribute to stress through the way work is designed and managed.
Laura also shares practical advice for managers on recognising when someone on their team might be struggling, how to start supportive conversations, and the small changes individuals can make to create a healthier, more sustainable relationship with work.
In this episode, we discuss:
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The difference between everyday stress and burnout, and how to recognise when pressure becomes unhealthy.
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The early warning signs of burnout, including those that are easily overlooked.
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Why high-performing employees can still be experiencing burnout.
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The workplace conditions and psychosocial hazards that contribute to chronic stress.
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What healthy work-life balance really means, and why it looks different for everyone.
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How managers can recognise and respond to signs of stress within their teams.
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Why workplace wellbeing initiatives need to be supported by healthier working practices.
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Practical steps you can take this week to manage stress, recover and regain balance.
Get in Touch
Insight HR can help your organisation take a proactive approach to managing workplace stress and supporting employee wellbeing. From tailored Stress and Burnout workshops to management training, organisational culture audits and wider HR support, our team can help you create a healthier, more sustainable working environment.
Get in touch with us at info@insighthr.ie or call 056 770 1060 to find out more.
Visit www.insighthr.ie for more information on our services.
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