Tag: empathy fatigue

HR professionals in Singapore often face significant emotional demands, making them susceptible to empathy fatigue. Addressing this, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower's Tripartite Advisory on Mental Well-being at Workplaces recommends that all employers implement structured employee mental health support programmes, highlighting the importance of systemic support for all staff, including HR.

Globally, an estimated 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety, costing US$ 1 trillion in lost productivity, highlighting the immense pressure on HR practitioners who often serve as frontline support for employee well-being.