We talk about workplace stress all the time, but for HR leaders, the real question is simpler and harder at the same time. Are we actually spotting it early, or just reacting once it’s already a problem?
A lot of employees today are still showing up, hitting their targets, and doing what’s expected. But that doesn’t always mean they’re okay. Some of the most common signs of stress are also the easiest to miss.
So what should HR really be paying attention to?
Shelly Barry, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Recovery Centers of America, shares what she’s seeing on the ground and what it takes for HR leaders to manage stress in a way that actually works. With years of experience leading HR in high-pressure, people-first environments, she brings a perspective shaped by real operational challenges, not just theory.
