Here's how you can balance self-care and a thriving HR career.

Equilibrar autocuidado com uma carreira próspera em RH é essencial para manter a saúde e a eficácia no trabalho. O autocuidado deve ser uma prioridade, pois a saúde mental e física impacta diretamente na capacidade de tomar decisões, gerir equipes e resolver conflitos. Praticar atividades físicas regularmente, manter uma alimentação equilibrada e estabelecer limites claros entre trabalho e vida pessoal são fundamentais. Além disso, reservar tempo para hobbies e descanso ajuda a recarregar as energias. Adotar essas práticas não só melhora o bem-estar, mas também aumenta a produtividade e a resiliência, contribuindo para uma carreira de sucesso no RH.

Vitally important to communicate with your team every day, discuss priorities and agree on timelines. With colleagues on the same page, you can work together to build a) shared understanding of workload and b) team cohesiveness.

It's usual for employees in HR to have hectic schedules and high expectations, so here are some tips to maintain a work-life balance: 1. Determine your primary responsibilities and concentrate on assignments that fit into your main position. Delegate tasks to those that are outside of your primary responsibilities. 2. Let managers, staff, and coworkers know your availability and working hours. To let people know that you are available during non-working hours, use technology to set up an out-of-office message. 3. Politely decline extra assignments that are outside of the scope of your authority or exceed your capacity. Remember, saying no politely to extra tasks requires a balance of honesty, professionalism, and empathy.

Some life experience is helpful when setting boundaries, at the start of your career this area can be very challenging. The overall culture of the company may be 'always on' and for HR professionals, it feels important to champion the company culture. Stand back and carefully analyse if this type of culture has produced positive or negative results. In all likelihood, the outcome has increased turnover and burnout. Take that and run with it, quantify the results and then champion a change.

Continuous learning is essential for both personal and professional growth. In my journey, I've found that dedicating time to learning new HR trends, techniques, and best practices not only keeps me engaged but also enhances my effectiveness in my role. Whether it's attending workshops, pursuing certifications, or reading industry publications, prioritizing continuous learning allows me to stay ahead of the curve and bring fresh insights to my work. This balance between self-care and professional development ensures that I'm equipped to excel in my HR career while also nurturing my well-being.

Over 10 years ago, as a stand alone HR professional, I joined a group of people in similar roles. This email based team proved extraordinarily helpful and supportive. We trusted the integrity of the group, shared the weird and wonderful world of HR, asked simple and complex questions and felt the universal relief of having a support network. Find your tribe and join in!