How to Break the Burnout Cycle with Brittany Fowler and Stephanie Smith

Mar 25, 2025

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HR teams provide emotional, mental, and strategic support to their organizations, but who’s supporting them? As burnout among HR leaders reaches alarming levels, it’s clear that those responsible for employee well-being often struggle themselves.

Recorded live at the 5th HR Superstars Summit, this episode features Brittany Fowler at Kickstarter and Stephanie Smith at Tagboard as they share their personal experiences with burnout, the warning signs to watch for, and the strategies they’ve implemented to create a healthier, more sustainable approach to HR.

Join us as we discuss:

(00:00) Meet HR Superstars: Brittany Fowler and Stephanie Smith

(03:40) Recognizing the warning signs of burnout

(08:52) Challenges that overwhelm HR teams

(14:35) How to support teams in times of stress

(21:34) Balancing administrative tasks and strategic work

(25:28) Ways to boost employee morale

(27:30) Using AI for admin tasks

(29:34) Mitigate burnout through engagement surveys

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Brittany Fowler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyfowler/

Stephanie Smith’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniergsmith/

Kickstarter’s Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/

Tagboard’s Website: https://tagboard.com/