BURNOUT IN BUSINESS
Higher pay. Therapy sessions. Counselling. Yes, wellness perks are helpful but are not a panacea for workplace stress. Does a person's ability to manage the transition between work and life have anything to do with their level of well-being as an employee? Is it the responsibility of the individual or the organisation to manage the health and well-being of employees?
Employee burnout is not new. It was prevalent before. But as a leader, acknowledging its existence is essential. There is growing evidence that using individualistic, band-aid solutions to a massive, quickly developing workplace phenomenon may worsen the situation rather than resolve it.
At a time when worker burnout and turnover is a major problems, companies can reduce both by redesigning work in ways that promote employee well-being and health.
1. It is now more crucial than ever for businesses to hire the best employees available and figure out ways to keep them engaged and motivated. Higher levels of output produced by motivated workers increase productivity.
2. Two out of five employees don't feel like their employers are doing enough to support their well-being. According to some HR executives, this is an "employee economy," which means businesses should treat employees like clients. Studies have shown that companies that focus on their employees' well-being have lower absenteeism, a better reputation, and higher employee participation and productivity.
3. A few methods to increase employee motivation.
• By ensuring a secure and healthy workplace.
• fostering employee engagement and retention via a corporate wellness strategy or an employee engagement strategy.
• encouraging a positive workplace culture: Healthy and enjoyable working conditions are essential for professional well-being. As a result, it's essential to give employees a cosy, spotless, and, if at all possible, personalised workspace.
• Last but not least, use clear and open channels of communication. Making employees feel important to the company starts with implementing an employee listening strategy. Anxiety grows from uncertainty. Keeping your staff informed about business matters that concern them is a quick and simple way to improve employee retention.
4. HR's crucial function in wellbeing
• Investing in employee wellbeing is not only the moral thing to do; it can also have a positive effect on the bottom line.
• HR is essential to the general prosperity of the organisation.
• The HR manager needs to comprehend that motivation directly correlates with an increase in personal performance. While many workers around the world can and do work while dealing with mental health problems, such as depression or anxiety, with little to no effect on productivity, there are some circumstances where a person is unable to work due to the severity of the condition.
5. Hacking employee growth, performance, productivity, and happiness is difficult and tricky in the absence of an efficient wellness strategy.
5. Any HR professional's role in helping employers ensure employee performance and happiness is crucial. It is simply impossible to implement and update an organization's employee wellness programme without the consistent and sincere efforts of HR managers.