Wellbeing, burnout, and the personal toll of poor sustainability
FREE01 – HR & Sustainability
This CIPD Level 0 video from the FREE01 HR & Sustainability unit explores how poor sustainability practices directly impact employee wellbeing and trigger burnout, addressing assessment criteria AC 3.2 on the people risks of unsustainable organisational behaviour. The video examines the personal toll of inadequate sustainability measures, including physical and mental health harms, employee attrition, and erosion of trust within the workplace. By examining real-world consequences such as safety issues, inequality, and employee relations breakdown, learners will understand why sustainability isn't merely an environmental concern but a critical factor in protecting your workforce and maintaining organisational reputation.
Assessment Criteria 3.2
Explain the people risks of poor sustainability practice.
Indicative Content
To include: wellbeing harms; burnout; inequality; safety issues; reputational damage; loss of trust; employee relations issues; attrition; legal and ethical breaches.
What You'll Learn
Video covering: Wellbeing, burnout, and the personal toll of poor sustainability
About FREE01 – HR & Sustainability
To develop learners’ understanding of sustainability as a people issue and the role people professionals play in embedding sustainable, ethical and responsible working practices.
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