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Understanding Advocacy Burnout & Differentiating Advocacy and Activism
26 June @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
$50Bookings at https://www.trybooking.com/CSFHB
Overview:
This event aims to address the rising concern of burnout among HR/DEI practitioners for employees involved in advocacy and activism and examine practical aspects and a long-term impact of Advocacy Fatigue. As global socio-political issues increasingly intersect with workplace culture, it’s vital to clarify the differences between advocacy and activism while offering practical insights into managing burnout. By providing an inclusive dialogue platform, the event seeks to empower HR/DEI professionals and employees with effective strategies to align organisational goals with employee-driven activism, leading to healthier, more balanced workplace advocacy.
Objectives:
Clarify Advocacy vs. Activism:
- Define advocacy and activism, outlining their goals, methods, and strategic approaches.
- Identify how each approach influences organisational policies and culture differently.
Investigate Causes of Burnout:
- Explore the root causes of burnout within advocacy and activism, specifically within HR/DEI roles.
- Personal capacity , Fatigue, Isolation and Exaustion in the context of Wellbeing, Management of Burnout and Advocacy.
- Discuss how emotional fatigue, workplace dynamics, and societal pressure contribute to mental exhaustion.
Explore Policy Frameworks:
- Examine current policies surrounding advocacy and activism in the workplace.
- Highlight successful frameworks that have supported employee activism without compromising business goals.
Foster Organisational Alignment:
- Encourage best practices for HR/DEI teams to balance employee activism with corporate policies.
- Discuss ways to cultivate an open culture that respects activism while minimizing the risks of burnout.
Develop Coping Strategies:
- Share methods for HR/DEI practitioners and employees to cope with emotional fatigue and prevent burnout.
- Offer resources and tools to help create sustainable workplace advocacy programs.
- Cross-collaborative agencies approach and Future trends