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Resilient HR Guide

A practical resource for HR leaders under pressure

Resilient HR Guide

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53% of HR professionals report feeling under constant pressure at work, with a third saying strain has worsened over the past year.

Shrinking teams, rising workloads, emotional labour, and misalignment with leadership are creating unsustainable conditions, not just for HR, but for the organisations they support.

When HR is under strain, everyone feels it.

This guide brings together WorkBuzz research and expert insight from clinical psychologists at Ultimate Resilience to offer practical, compassionate guidance for HR professionals navigating today’s demands.

Who this toolkit is for

✔ HR Directors and Heads of HR

✔ Senior HR Business Partners

✔ People leaders navigating change, transformation, or shrinking teams

✔ HR professionals feeling stretched, depleted, or at risk of burnout

Evidence-led insight

What the data tells us:

65%

of HR professionals cite workload as the main cause of strain

60%

say there are not enough people in their team to do the work

43%

of HR teams have shrunk in the past 12 months

x2.5

Depression rates are 2.5× higher in HR than the general population

The guide connects these insights to actionable steps that help HR leaders move from survival mode to sustainable performance.

Expert voices

Built with insight from people who understand HR pressure

This guide draws on insights from WorkBuzz People Science experts and clinical psychologists from Ultimate Resilience, combining data-driven understanding with real-world experience of the emotional demands placed on HR professionals.

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From insight to action

The guide concludes with a clear action plan to help HR leaders:

  • Identify their biggest strain triggers

  • Reduce unnecessary workload through delegation, automation, and AI

  • Set clearer boundaries with leaders and stakeholders

  • Build recovery into daily and long-term routines

  • Access structured support to sustain resilience over time

This is not about doing more — it’s about doing what matters, sustainably.

Protect your wellbeing. Reclaim your impact.

Download the Resilient HR Guide and take the first step towards a more sustainable, human-centred approach to HR leadership.

People Priorities: Future of Work 2026 Report

The People Priorities: Future of Work 2026 report draws insights from over 350+ HR leaders and practitioners across various industries in the UK, to answer the question - are we really changing the world of work? Our report examines how HR leaders can tackle stagnant engagement, boost wellbeing, and harness AI to shape the future of work. 
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About WorkBuzz

A faster, smarter way to understand your people, uncover what matters, and act with confidence.​

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 Clarity Without Complexity​

Insight you can act on instantly​ - Manager-ready summaries and guidance to take action faster. and feedback that leads somewhere.

 Strategic ​by Design

From feedback to focused action.​

Drive your people plan, inform exec decisions, and empower managers—all from one platform.

Flexible. Built for Change.

Insight in hours. Delivery your way.​

Launch in days. Choose your level of service. Scale up or down as your needs evolve.​

Human at ​the Core​

You’re not a number - and your people aren’t either.​

Every account is supported by real people who know your business and help you move fast.