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Nearly half of HR leaders are considering leaving field due to emotional toll

by Todd Humber September 4, 2025

written by Todd Humber September 4, 2025

Nearly half of human resources leaders are considering leaving their profession due to emotional burnout, according to a new global survey that reveals mounting pressures facing HR departments. The 2026 State of People Strategy Report found 48 per cent of HR practitioners in the U.S. have thought ab...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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