Burnout in the workplace

Recent studies show, that if your work life is characterised by:

Being 'under-challenged'
Working long hours
Receiving very little appreciation for your effort or skills by your managers

...you are 6 times more likely to suffer the effects of burnout. These effects are described as long-term exhaustion, demotivation and irritability.

Whilst the study reveals no surprises on the one hand, it is amazing just how many people today fall into the above categories, and even more amazing, that many managers/leaders do not consider the effects of 'burnout' as a priority, because in the current climate, the issues of sales/profit/process take precedence over everything else.

The fact is though, that the 'well-being' of the staff is directly linked to successful sales/profit/process and cannot be ignored by companies who are serious about both surviving and thriving in today's challenging environment. Irritability and demotivation decreases both the quantity and the quality of a person's productivity, whether that person is a manual worker in a warehouse, or a key salesperson for the business, and it has a detrimental affect on the quality of that person's relationships, both with colleagues and clients.

Interestingly, the study showed that one of the best protective buffers against burnout for workers in the above category is the quality of their home life and outside interests.

Developing a healthy, motivated and creative staff takes time, commitment and skill, but the rewards of doing so, are absolutely priceless for businesses, both large and small.

To find out how I can help your business, email me at enquiries@impactlife.co.uk or call me on 07760 444 946.

Andrew Pain
www.impactlife.co.uk



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