London, United Kingdom, 20th January 2025: Cezanne, a leading provider of modern HR and payroll software solutions for UK and global businesses, has released a ground-breaking report titled “HR Under Pressure: The Quiet Crisis Affecting People Professionals”, revealing the overwhelming and growing strain facing HR professionals today.
Key findings from the report – which has been co-created in association with the HR Ninjas community – highlight the critical state of wellbeing among HR professionals, including:
- A staggering 93% of people professionals report feeling emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted by their roles.
- 83% have taken time off in the past year due to stress-related conditions.
- 58% have considered leaving the HR profession entirely because of the pressures they face.
The findings underscore a growing mental health and retention crisis within HR departments, raising concerns about the long-term impact on organisational wellbeing and performance.
Paul Bauer, Head of Content at Cezanne, commented on the report’s findings:
“HR professionals are the backbone of organisational wellbeing, yet our research reveals they’re struggling under immense and unsustainable pressures. The expectation for HR teams to manage employee wellbeing, drive engagement, and navigate complex workplace challenges often leaves little room for their own self-care. This report serves as a wake-up call for organisations to prioritise the wellbeing of their HR teams. Supporting the supporters isn’t just compassionate – it’s essential for sustainable business success. Without that support, there’s a very real danger of HR becoming an endangered profession.”
The report delves into the root causes of this pressure, including increased workloads, limited resources, and the emotional toll of supporting employees through ongoing workplace challenges. Cezanne urges business leaders to take heed of this report, and take proactive steps in addressing these issues by investing in wellbeing initiatives, streamlining HR processes, and fostering supportive workplace cultures.
The full “HR Under Pressure: The Quiet Crisis Affecting People Professionals” report is available for download on the Cezanne website via this link.
About Cezanne
Formed in 2013, Cezanne is one of the UK’s fastest growing providers of HR and payroll software for growing UK and global businesses. They had the honour of being the first fully cloud-native HR system designed for British and international organisations that combined sophisticated HR functionality with ease of use and agility. And, over a decade later, their solutions have grown to cover the entire employee lifecycle. You can learn more about them here.