Fighting Stress and Burnout
Being a manager is tough. As we continue to navigate an uncertain economy, adapt to technological shifts, and emerge from the upheaval of the pandemic, managers are shouldering more and more responsibilities. To help, we’ve put together a five-week series on LinkedIn. Here, we'll share some of our best guidance on how to lead a team, inspire your employees (and yourself), and communicate more effectively.
From the article “When Your Employee Tells You They’re Burned Out” by Noémie Le Pertel:?
Amidst record-breaking job turnover (50.5 million Americans left their jobs in 2022), more and more leaders have been feeling pressure to pay attention to the well-being of their workforce. These days, many professionals — one Deloitte study puts the number at 77% — have experienced burnout at their current job.??
When an employee comes to you expressing burnout concerns, it can feel challenging to know whether — or how — to deal with it. Lacking training in well-being, many managers don’t know how to respond in the moment, much less how to address the systemic drivers of burnout.?
This may prompt leaders to suggest traditional Band-Aid approaches, such as recommending some time off, an afternoon yoga class, or better time-management skills. While these may be helpful for releasing stress, they’re unlikely to address the root causes of burnout, such as workload, difficult workplace relationships, or a lack of autonomy.?
It can be challenging for even the most enlightened leaders to have conversations about employee burnout while managing the needs of the business. “I was trained in business, not therapy,” as one of my CEO clients put it. “How do I have this conversation in a way that will be productive and show I care about my people?”?
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Managing stress is essential for our well-being and productivity. Prioritizing strategies to prevent burnout can make a significant difference in our overall quality of life.
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1 年This helped so much! I feel confident to perhaps talk about making a plan for all of us. Making sure everyone feels valued and heard! I feel like burnout happens most when everyone is scheduled when they don't want and not speaking up about their needs!