If you’re dealing with severely exhausted employees, you’re not alone. A study reveals that one in five engaged workers is at risk of burnout.
Employee burnout is a serious issue facing all kinds of organizations. Generally speaking, it’s during periods of chronic or prolonged stress that employees experience burnout.
Burnout can manifest itself in different ways. For example, some employees may exhibit signs of anger or frustration. Some might become indifferent toward work.
Recognizing employee burnout is crucial for the survival of an organization. More important than, you need to take appropriate steps to resolve this issue:
Causes of burnout
Different factors can contribute to burnout at work. These include but are not limited to;
- A negative or toxic work environment
- An incredibly stressful job with no support
- Tight deadlines
- Insufficient rewards
Its effect
Employees are the lifeline of an organization. In order for your business to flourish, you need talented, motivated and passionate people.
Having exhausted employees on board can negatively affect organizational productivity and output.
When workers are stressed out and overwhelmed, this can lead to host of mental and physical well-being issues, such as anxiety or other serious health conditions like heart disease.
Burnt-out employees can cost an organization. According to a study, the health problems of burnt-out employees lead to an estimated $125 billion to $190 billion a year in healthcare spending.
Burnout-out employees exist in every organization today. Research shows that one million people per day miss work because of stress. This translates into a loss of anywhere from $150 billion to $300 billion annually for U.S. employers. Absenteeism, increased healthcare costs and loss of productivity are the effects of burn out.
Not only does it take a toll on a person’s professional life and organizations, it also sabotages an employee’s personal life.
If an employee is putting in long hours at work, there’s a great chance that their personal relationships might suffer.
Balancing work and persona responsibilities becomes harder. Eventually, this may create a rift between them and their loved ones.
The bottom line
If you see that your employees are experiencing burnout, communicate with them. Have a personal meeting with them to understand the reasons for burnout.
Thereafter, work with them to find mutually agreeable solutions. For example, offer flexible timings to working parents. Encourage your employees to take care of their fitness and health. Making small changes goes a long way. The good news is that burnout is prevented. But, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for preventing burn outs in organizations though.
If you’re looking for an effective solution for your company, get in touch with JS Benefits Group. JS Benefits Group offers customized employee health benefits and wellness programs for organizations in the Mid-Atlantic. To learn more, contact us anytime!
