Welcome Organizations
Organizations can help their workers succeed in this challenging field. We hope this resource helps you strive for a happier, healthier workplace
Recognizing Burnout
Burnout refers to a state of chronic stress. It is a grouping of symptoms that occurs when a person’s energy has a negative balance over time. It’s important for people leaders to recognize signs of burnout in the people they work with. Burnout can look different for different people, but here are some early warning signs to look out for:
Physical Symptoms
Feeling tired, frequent illness and headaches, and change in appetite or sleep habits.
Behavioural Symptoms
Withdrawing from responsibilities, isolating from others, procrastinating or skipping work, substance misuse.
Emotional
Feelings of detachment, feeling alone in the world, loss of motivation.
Psychological
Feelings of failure, self-doubt, and decreased satisfaction and accomplishment.
Spiritual Symptoms
Disconnection from faith community, feelings of abandonment from a higher power, spiritual doubt.
Providing Support
We know that budget and resource constraints limit the support that you can offer your team. At the same time, participants in our study identified many ways that organizations can support worker well-being.
Leadership
Provide support and guidance to staff
Autonomy
Where possible, allow flexibility in scheduling, tasks, and work location
Decision-making
Be open and transparent about how decisions are made; where possible, include workers in decisions that affect them
Growth
Provide opportunities for professional development
Gratitude
Remind workers that they are valued and appreciated