Burnout strikes
employees when they have exhausted their physical or emotional strength. This
usually occurs as a result of prolonged stress or frustration. Sometimes the
cause is the work environment. Stressful jobs, lack of support and resources,
and tight deadlines can all contribute to burnout. Other times, burnout has
more to do with employees' expectations of themselves or their personal
circumstances.
Burnout can manifest itself in a variety of
ways, including the following:
- Frustration or indifference toward work
- Persistent irritability
- Anger, sarcasm, or being argumentative
- Exhaustion
- Absenteeism
what are the reasons for employee burnout?
· Unfair treatment at work
· Unmanageable workload
· Lack of role clarity
· Lack of communication and support from their
manager
· Unreasonable time pressure
How to
Prevent Employee Burnout
1. Hold Walking Meetings
2. Take Mental Health Days
3. Value Vacations
4. Try At-Home ‘Hump Days’
5. Be Proactive
6. Promote Balance
7. Create Fair Workloads
8. Monitor Scheduling
9. Don’t Add Stress
10. Weigh Priorities
11. Train Managers
12. Cultivate Fairness and Balance