Burnout, Belonging & Paradoxical Leadership: What HR Gets Wrong | Pr. Kerstin Alfes on ESCP Edge

Organisation and Human Resource Management at ESCP Business School, to explore the science behind employee engagement, well-being, and what organisations often get dangerously wrong. 🔍 In this episode: - Why people go to work beyond the paycheck — belonging, meaning & identity - How thriving at work can spiral into a toxic cycle (especially for employees with ADHD) - What managers should never normalize — and how to intervene before burnout hits - The rise of freelancers and the paradox of belonging without commitment - Paradoxical leadership: why giving autonomy and structure at the same time works for some — and harms others - Lessons from frontline police forces in Australia on organizational support in high-stress professions - Research on hope and resilience in Lebanon's workforce 💡 Whether you're an HR professional, a people manager, or simply curious about what makes work meaningful, this conversation offers research-backed insights you can apply today. Discover more content on ESCP Research & Impact, ESCP’s official LinkedIn page dedicated to faculty research and insights: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/escp-research-impact/?viewAsMember=true #ESCPEdge #HRManagement #EmployeeEngagement #Leadership #FutureOfWork #Burnout #WorkplaceWellbeing #ESCP