Narratives of Purpose

The Issue of Burnout : Navigating the Complexities of Workplace Harm and Trauma

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Episode notes

Today's episode concludes our coverage of the webinar series of the 2025 International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work, an event organised by Rezalliance in partnership with FER Geneva, Narratives of Purpose, and Strukturelle.

This final conversation comprehensively examines the pervasive issue of workplace burnout, revealing startling statistics that indicate as much as 77% of the workforce is currently experiencing significant levels of burnout.

The speaker, Dr. Nicole DeKay, describes the various dimensions of psychological risks associated with workplace environments. She provides insights into the systemic factors contributing to workplace trauma.

The discussion elucidates the connection between workplace trauma and broader societal implications, with Nicole highlighting that the ramifications of neglecting employee wellbeing can lead to increased health issues and decreased productivity.

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LINKS:

  • Find out more about the 2025 edition of the International Day Against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work at 24may.org
  • Connect with our guest Bonnie Dr. Nicole DeKay: LINKEDIN
  • Learn more about Nicole's work at humanalysts.com



CHAPTERS:

00:21 - Introduction to the International Day against Harassment and for Inclusion in the World of Work

02:11 - Designing the Humanalysts Platform

04:08 - The Different Types of Workplace Harm

12:34 - The Alarming Prevalence of Workplace Traumatic Responses

15:51 - The Impact of Adverse Work Experiences

21:58 - The Societal and Organisational Benefits of Employee Wellbeing

23:01 - Practical Advice for Managers