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When the grind becomes the norm, even without bruises, it can break you. Ric Marks, once managing a team of thirty on a never-ending government IT contract, realized the silent toll of constant pressure — the kind that erodes health, family, and sanity. Experts warn that psychosocial hazards — long hours, heavy loads, lack of support, even remote work — are quietly destroying well-being across industries. HR leaders like Claire Harrison and Therese Ravell reveal how burnout, bullying, and trauma exposure thrive in workplaces that ignore mental health, especially where HR support is thin or nonexistent. The real cost? A nation losing talent, health, and productivity. The fix? Train leaders to spot stress, listen without judgment, and redesign systems so people aren’t expected to carry the weight of the whole organization. Ric now champions “load-bearing leadership” — a call to stop normalizing overwork and build workplaces that support people, not just output.

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