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Returning to Work After Burnout: What Employees & HR Need to Know

Returning to Work After Burnout: What Employees & HR Need to Know

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Episode 11: withJanina Liensberger-Desnica | HR ConsultantReturning to work after burnout is often more challenging than the burnout itself.In this powerful episode, host Chris Wilson is joined by Janina Liensberger-Desnica, a strategic HR consultant, coach, and expert in organizational development. They explore the emotional and psychological terrain of re-entering the workplace after a burnout.Together, they unpack what happens after the sick note ends, from self-doubt and fear to the invisible expectations placed on returning employees, and how both individuals and organisations can navigate this crucial transition better.💬 In this episode, we discuss:• Why returning to work can feel like a second mountain to climb• How shame, guilt, and fear show up during reintegration• What healthy return-to-work support really looks like• The role of nervous system regulation in burnout recovery• Why HR and leaders must make space for vulnerability• How to reframe your identity post-burnout🧭 Whether you’re an employee preparing to return, someone supporting a colleague, or an HR professional seeking to do better—this conversation offers validation, insight, and practical guidance.🌱 Join the Where I’m At community: https://www.whereimatcommunity.com/community⚠️ Content Note: This episode discusses topics such as burnout, workplace pressure, and emotional overwhelm. Listener discretion is advised.🙏 Please like, subscribe, and leave a review, it helps others find this content and feel less alone in their burnout recovery.☕ Support this podcast on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/whereimatcommunity#burnoutrecovery #burnout #workplacementalhealth #HRWellbeing #psychologicalsafety #ShareInspireExplore #whereimat #burnoutpodcast #mentalhealthawareness

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