Advocacy Burnout and Differentiating Advocacy & Activism
About
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.confirmed Speaker
Ruhee Meghani (she/her)
Founder and lead facilitator, Allied Collective
Ruhee is the founder of Allied Collective, Australia's first inclusive facilitation & wellbeing agency that prioritises purpose-led leadership development through future focused training. With over 12 years of experience across wellbeing, retail, advertising, sports management, hospitality, Ruhee is a thought leader in inclusive wellbeing, a Yoga philosophy teacher, and public speaker. With an academic background in psychology & business management, she brings a unique perspective on how we live & work whilst balancing wellbeing. Ruhee also serves as a Regional Advisory Council member at the Victorian Multicultural Commission, where she advocates for and on behalf of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
Rana Ebrahimi
President of EEON
Rana Ebrahimi is the National Director of the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network Australia (MYAN). She leads MYAN to advocate for young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds’ rights and best interests in policy and practice.
Rana is an expert in social inclusion and humanitarian ethics. Recently, she has been appointed as the reference group for this Multicultural Framework Review (The Review).
Rana is the first Iranian woman to be a National Head of Office for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran. She is also Director on board of Australian Youth Affairs Coalition, and member of several advisory groups including Welcoming Australia.
OBJECTIVES
Clarify Advocacy vs. Activism:
- Define advocacy vs. activism and 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 Exhaustion 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 and or advocacy without compromising business goals.
Foster Organisational Alignment:
- Encourage best practices for HR/DEI teams to balance employee activism with corporate policies.
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.
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