Self-Care for HR Professionals

Do you work in Human Resources? People Operations? The Personnel Department? Whatever you call it, if you find yourself consulting, advising and leading the people-centered resources of your organization, then you likely work in what is commonly referred to as “Human Resources” or “HR”.  Have you ever considered the emotional and physical toll working in HR has on you? In this session, participants will learn what work situations can lead to toxic emotions, why researchers refer to HR professionals as toxin handlers, and how to implement the Model of Care for Toxin Handlers to specific work situations. This session will include an experiential learning activity.

Speaker Bios: 

Alan Toigo, M.Ed., SHRM-CP
Alan Toigo, M.Ed., SHRM-CP, is the Associate Director of Human Resources for the Division of Research, Innovation and Impact at the University of Missouri. Toigo provides HR consultation to senior leaders, managers, and supervisors and leads a team of HR professionals that serve the division’s many centers, offices and departments. Toigo earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from MU and is a certified HR professional through the Society for Human Resource Management. Toigo is the President for the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources Missouri chapter. Toigo is a past examiner for the Missouri Quality Award and served on the City of Columbia’s Commission on Cultural Affairs. 

Andrea Kimura
Andrea is a Health Educator with Student Health & Well-Being. She is a certified Health & Wellness Coach, and yoga & meditation instructor for over 10 years. Her work focuses on allowing individuals to rediscover the gem they are and become the best version of themselves. Unique fact: she is a fan of Cleopatra VII and will take an hour or three to geek-out about that era. She loves international travel, connecting with locals through their food & music, and valuing the common threads of life. While living life, her favorite people she loves to share it with are her 3 adult children, dear friends, and faith community.