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How Managers Can Prevent Their Teams From Burning Out
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No organization wants to burn out its employees. And yet, according to new research, companies' efforts to prevent prolonged stress among their staffs are falling short.
A Deloitte survey of 1,000 full-time employees in the United States found that 77% had experienced burnout at their current jobs, and more than half said they'd felt it more than once. This was true even though 87% of respondents said they "have passion for their job."
Can organizations do more? The Deloitte survey pointed to a few potentially powerful interventions.
- Encourage real weekends and holidays. Create an environment where taking time off is not only allowed but championed.
- Expand wellness programs and benefits. Have programs in place so that when employees do begin to feel challenged, they have resources to turn to.
- Create a culture of recognition. Research shows that companies with high-recognition cultures benefit from less turnover and better performance.
From Harvard Business Review
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