Four Workplace Factors Behind Employee Burnout
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Whether it’s the lack of structure that comes with remote work or an environment without built-in support for mental health issues, there are lots of ways that the workplace can contribute to employee burnout.
How big of a problem is burnout in the workplace?
Well, last year, the World Health Organization classified it as a “syndrome” in its official book that classifies diseases. The organization says that burnout is “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”
If you have employees dealing with workplace stresses, burnout might be a common result. But it’s always good to know the warning signs. Just a few worth keeping an eye on:
They’re working remotely and feeling isolated. Flexible work is often promoted as a positive thing or an employee benefit, but with certain types of employees, it can be a major downside to be out of the office. Last year, the cloud services firm DigitalOcean reported that 82 percent of U.S. remote employees said that they felt the signs of burnout—and even doing things to structure their day did not help. “Working longer hours from home and the pressure to contribute more to projects were the top reasons for the drop in work-life balance for remote workers,” the report stated.