15.12.2021
HOW TO PREVENT BURNOUT OF EMPLOYEES
Burnout of employees is a crucial factor for employers and they must also work hard to prevent it.
The online edition of business2community.com looks at some of the reasons for burnout and what we can do to prevent it.
How engagement prevents/causes employee burnout
Everyone knows that you have to work hard if you want to be successful, but that has its limits. You can depress the accelerator too much, take a break and end up with a heavy burnout. So all your work can be counterproductive.
The first step to preventing burnout is to find out what is causing it.
It is important to have a balance in life between all the emotional and physical needs of people, as well as meeting the requirements for professional development.
Burnout occurs when there is a mismatch between needs and requirements. For example, a burnout can happen to an accountant who is looking to make new friends, but whose work offers few opportunities to do so. Or a manager who does not like to be central or in a leadership role. In both examples, there is a mismatch between the individual needs of employees and the requirements of the job.
Practical consequences of burnout
When your daily responsibilities meet your emotional needs and your career plans, you will resist burnout. It is good to start with self-inventory. Of course, things get a little more complicated here, but it's still worth asking the following questions:
What motivates you? Think about the tasks or responsibilities that make you feel most energetic and those that make you feel the worst.
Which daily activities or responsibilities exhaust you the most? These will be the things you fear most.
How emotionally satisfied does your job really leave you, and do you think it takes a change of position to have a truly satisfying work life?
How well do the personality types and internal motives of your employees match their responsibilities? If your team lacks motivation or energy, it may be due to the fact that you have given all the wrong roles.
Interventions that prevent or correct such inconsistencies can increase workplace well-being and reduce the risk of burnout.
Steps to prevent burnout in employees
According to new research published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, today's employees are overworked and overworked. This is a critical issue not least because it affects the end result of your business. Overworked and overworked employees are simply not as productive, as energetic or as creative.
The way to overcome burnout is through commitment. Bring your employees to a better understanding of the big picture and their place in it. Employees will not feel overwhelmed by ungrateful work when they see what the vision is and how their role matters.
Provide your employees with someone they can talk to. Employees who feel alone are more likely to feel burned out. Create small discussion groups in your company to help employees feel connected to each other and have a broader sense of community. Discussion groups should be safe places where everything can be said.
Don't neglect the little things. Encourage your employees to take breaks, go for a walk around the office, leave early on Friday or, if necessary, decorate the office for the holidays. These little things help stressed employees feel a little more valued.
Keep the focus on productivity. Things like how many hours your employees spend in the office don't really matter; these are not significant indicators. Focus on how they achieve the company's broader goals.
