HR In Crisis: How To Support The Supporters

This year, headlines across the HR world tell us that the people responsible for supporting others are running on empty. Reports show a rise in burnout and turnover among HR professionals. Many are describing their workloads as overwhelming and their roles increasingly reactive rather than strategic.

Between managing policies, navigating complex wellbeing needs, and keeping up with rapid legislative change, HR teams are being stretched. The result: less time to focus on the essentials of company culture like psychological safety, inclusive practices, and skill building.

Imagine spending your week handling stress related absences to be told that budgets for employee wellbeing initiatives are “on hold”.

Imagine seeing roles in tech support, legal, and coaching made redundant knowing HR will have to pick up the slack.

HR often becomes the employee complaints department when a business is spread too thin. Without being empowered with the right tools, all they can do is watch as issues continue to grow.

If you care about the long term resilience of your company, then supporting HR is non negotiable.

Replacing HR tasks with technology can end up creating more work than it saves. Removing humans completely and expect a one size fits all approach to work won’t always work. At Genius Within, we understand that HR professionals are the backbone of organisational wellbeing, and they deserve quality support too. That’s why our digital offering is designed to help ease the load without losing the all-important human touch.

We combine our extensive knowledge of occupation psychology with our many combined years of lived experience to make sure we provide your team with a tailored experience instead of receiving the same generic advice that can be easily found with a quick Google.

From eLearning on neurodiversity awareness and disability employment rights to personalised performance insights and reasonable adjustment recommendations via the Genius Finder, our digital tools empower managers and the employees.
Our digital skills platform and eLearning modules blend accessibility, flexibility, and genuine human insight, giving your people access to expert guidance anytime, anywhere.

Unlike many automated systems, Genius Within’s digital tools don’t replace people; they empower them. The Genius Finder is used independently but also as an excellent assist to coaching and performance management.

The flexibility and accessibility of our eLearning modules means that HR teams can achieve large scale and consistent training without needing to book a room or find a time that works for everyone.

By providing scalable, inclusive solutions that reduce admin time and deliver meaningful insights, we help HR teams focus on strategy, culture, and growth instead of just survival.

As the demands on HR continue to grow, sustainable support systems are no longer optional. Investing in inclusive digital solutions isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about protecting the wellbeing of those who protect everyone else.

Because when we take care of the people who take care of people, everyone benefits.

Speak with our team to discover how Genius Within’s inclusive digital solutions can lighten the load, boost resilience, and empower your HR professionals to thrive.