HR professionals have an important role in supporting employees and implementing organisational goals, yet the demands of the role often come with unique challenges.
This webinar with Dr. Sian Mulcahy, Liza Collins and Pip Gwynn explored how HR professionals can manage these challenges by focusing on prevention and creating healthier, sustainable workplace environments.
It was a really insightful conversation with lots of expertise exploring not only how we can build compassion in the workplace but also the importance of being compassionate to ourselves
key takeaways
Relationships are important.
“The number one skill needed in organisations today is relationship building—above AI literacy, emphasising the importance of our relationships to each other as human beings”.
Compassion for yourself is crucial.
“There is too much for us to do… being compassionate towards ourselves about just how much we can get done… is absolutely crucial.”
Building compassion within HR.
“It could be as simple as just saying things out loud. In that meeting, just saying, ‘This is a really difficult process. It can feel dehumanising,’ is a small step toward connecting with that human being going through it.”
Despite good initiatives, some workplaces often don’t provide the space for employees to engage with support effectively.
“It was like so much good things were coming in, people’s mouths were full, and they had no time to digest it.”
The role of leadership and organisational culture in supporting HR. modelling positive behaviours from the top down can create healthier, more supportive cultures where everyone thrives.
“The organisation needs to value HR to achieve compassion and recognition for HR as well. If HR is not supported by leadership, it becomes much harder for them to carry out their work compassionately and effectively.”