{"id":570,"date":"2021-11-05T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.jointhire.com.sg\/?p=570"},"modified":"2021-11-05T15:44:30","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T07:44:30","slug":"understanding-and-preventing-employee-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.jointhire.com.sg\/?p=570","title":{"rendered":"Understanding and Preventing Employee Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The World Health Organization defines burnout<\/a> as <\/em>\u201ca syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed\u201d. <\/em>Although it\u2019s not classified as a medical phenomenon, burnouts need to be taken more seriously by employees and more importantly, their employers. As the boss, you must ensure that your employees work in a comfortable environment to produce their best work as well as maintain good mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering how to go about this, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indications of Employee Burnout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Burnout can happen due to many reasons. Some of the common ways to spot an employee who\u2019s suffering from burnout include low energy, pessimistic attitude towards work and the workplace, anger issues and irritability, cynicism, difficulty in concentrating, lack of interest, and reduced productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Causes Behind Employee Burnout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A survey<\/a> of employees indicated that 75% of workers experienced burnout. Employers must be aware of the root causes of why their employees have to go through such stress at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the reasons why your employee might be experiencing burnouts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Work pressure <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Burdening your employees with more workload than they\u2019re capable of handling can cause intense stress. Overworking your employees to meet deadlines can lead to frustration and poor mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Poor Workplace Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When co-workers aren\u2019t supportive or understanding, employees may feel dejected and let down. Consistently being around people who have low morale can lead to employee burnout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Lack of Work-Life Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Employees need to set boundaries between their work life and their personal life. The intermixing of these two often leads to chaos in both spheres and ultimately, burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tackling Employee Burnout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study<\/a> revealed that 36% of employees felt that their company didn\u2019t do anything to help out with employee burnout. As an employer, these are some of the steps that you can take to prevent your employees from suffering from burnout:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Communicate <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Talk to your employees when you notice any signs of mental distress or burnout. Let them know that you\u2019re empathetic of what they\u2019re going through and discuss what problems they\u2019re facing at work. Do your best to help them sort out these issues and follow up consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Flexible Work Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let your employees take breaks when they don\u2019t feel like working. In fact, they can be more productive when they can be flexible with their work, thereby producing good results for the organization without jeopardizing their mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Show Your Appreciation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Appreciate your employees\u2019 efforts. This can greatly help boost morale as well as their enthusiasm to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to tackle a burnout situation is to prevent it. As the employer, it is your responsibility to make sure that the workplace is a safe and comfortable space for your employees. You mustn\u2019t overload your employees with work, especially during times of poor mental well-being. We hope this article has given you more clarity on how to deal with burnouts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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