🎙 Toxic Workplaces and HR’s Role (Episode 13 Part 2) | Accountability, Change & HR’s Boundaries

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If a workplace is toxic, can HR really fix it? And what does real change require?

In Part 2 of this conversation, I continued with HR expert Karin Kradischnig, founder of Coaching4HR, to dig into the challenges and possibilities of repairing broken workplace cultures.

🎯 In Part 2, we cover:

• Why leadership accountability is non-negotiable

• The limits of HR in fixing toxic environments

• Practical strategies for HR to support employees without burning out

• The role of coaching, training, and dialogue in changing culture

• What healthier workplaces could look like when trust is rebuilt

💬 This is a must-listen for HR professionals, leaders, and employees alike, anyone who has experienced a toxic workplace and wondered if change is possible.

📌 Missed Part 1? Go back and hear how toxic workplaces form and why HR is often stuck in the middle.

🔗 Connect with Karin KradischnigWebsite: https://www.kradischnig.at/ (German)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-kradischnig/

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📝 Join the burnout recovery community waiting list: https://www.whereimatcommunity.com/community

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for information and awareness purposes only. It does not replace professional medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you are struggling with burnout, stress, or mental health challenges, please seek guidance from a qualified professional or support service in your local area.

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🎙 Toxic Workplaces and HR’s Role (Episode 13 Part 1) | Spotting the Red Flags & HR’s DilemmaDescription:What makes a workplace toxic, and why is HR often caught in the middle?In Part 1 of this conversation, I'm joined by Karin Kradischnig, HR expert and founder of Coaching4HR, who brings 20 years of hands-on HR and leadership experience. Together, we unpack the roots of workplace toxicity, the impact it has on employees, and why HR’s role is often more complicated than people think.🎯 In Part 1, we cover: • What defines a toxic workplace • The role of leadership in creating (or enabling) toxicity • Why employees stay silent, even when they see red flags • HR’s conflict between supporting people and protecting the business • Real-world insights from Karin’s HR experience👉 Part 2 continues with strategies for accountability, rebuilding trust, and what HR can realistically do to make change.🔗 Connect with Karin KradischnigWebsite: https://www.kradischnig.at/ (German)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-kradischnig/☕ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/whereimatcommunity📝 Join the burnout recovery community waiting list: https://www.whereimatcommunity.com/community⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for information and awareness purposes only. It does not replace professional medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you are struggling with burnout, stress, or mental health challenges, please seek guidance from a qualified professional or support service in your local area.#toxicworkplace #hrleadership #workplaceculture #burnout #mentalhealthatwork #humanresources #burnoutpodcast

Sustaining Recovery at Work: Stigma, Support & Long-Term Balance

Episode 12 Guest: Janina Liensberger-Desnica – HR Consultant | Workplace Wellbeing Advocate

Burnout recovery isn’t just about getting back to work, it’s about staying well once you’re there. In this episode of the Share, Inspire and Explore Podcast, host Chris Wilson speaks with Janina Liensberger-Desnica, an HR consultant and workplace wellbeing advocate, about how individuals and organizations can better sustain recovery after burnout.

Together, we explore the cultural and systemic barriers that often stand in the way, including workplace stigma, lack of trust, and policies that look good on paper but don’t meet real human needs. Janina shares her HR insights on what true support looks like, both for employees coming back from burnout and for leaders responsible for shaping healthy workplace cultures.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:

• The stigma employees face when returning after burnout

• How HR and leaders can create psychologically safe workplaces

• Why flexibility and trust are key to long-term recovery

• Practical ways to balance wellbeing with performance expectations

• The dangers of relapse when recovery isn’t supported at work • Janina’s professional insights on the future of burnout prevention and recovery support

This episode is for:

✅ Burnout survivors reintegrating into work

✅ HR professionals & managers

✅ Leaders seeking to build healthier workplace cultures

✅ Anyone invested in sustainable wellbeing at work

🔗 Connect with Janina Liensberger-Desnica

Website: https://www.janina-liensberger.com/ (German)

☕ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/whereimatcommunity

📝 Join the burnout recovery community waiting list: https://www.whereimatcommunity.com/community

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for information and awareness purposes only. It does not replace professional medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you are struggling with burnout, stress, or mental health challenges, please seek guidance from a qualified professional or support service in your local area.

#burnoutrecovery #workplacementalhealth #nervoussystemhealing #psychologicalsafety #shareinspireexplore #whereimat #burnoutpodcast #mentalhealthawareness