How to Combat Burnout in the Workplace
Think of a workplace hazard. What comes to mind? Rarely does anyone consider burnout a hazard. However, burnout may cause reduced productivity, increased errors, susceptibility to illness, and even anxiety and/or depression.
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. Knowing the signs and mitigating the effects help combat burnout. In this article we cover: |
What is Burnout?Burnout is a chronic state of stress. Constantly working long hours, in high-stress, high-pressure settings, and/or managing a heavy workload are contributing factors. More than just being tired after a long day at work, Psychology Today defines burnout as: “A state of chronic stress resulting in:
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If you notice an employee exhibiting signs of burnout, encourage them to speak to a healthcare provider.
What are the Signs of Burnout?
Psychology Today lists the following signs of burnout:
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Being able to recognize signs of burnout and provide support and resources is a key component of combating burnout and supporting the well-being of your workforce. If you notice an employee exhibiting signs of burnout, encourage them to speak to a healthcare provider. Be ready to help them by directing them to your EAP or providing resources so that they can get medical and psychological support.
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How to Combat Burnout
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Burnout Impacts on Health and Safety
Burnout has a negative impact in the workplace on health and safety. Burnout results in increased errors which can be costly, dangerous, or deadly. Burnout can impact almost every facet of health and safety in every type of workplace, and the result is the same: an error that results in an accident, incident, illness, or even a fatality.
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Last updated February 24, 2024