Workplace burnout is a significant issue, but there are several effective HR strategies to address and prevent it:
Recognise the Signs: HR can support your organisation to identify burnout causes that result in symptoms such as chronic fatigue, decreased motivation, irritability, conflict and reduced productivity.
Promote Work-Life Balance: HR can lead on policy development such as flexible working, annual leave and health & wellbeing. It is also important that organisations encourage their employees to take regular breaks, disconnect from work outside office hours and use annual leave for its purpose.
Foster a Supportive Culture: HR can support organisations to create an environment of collaboration, empathy, and mutual respect.
Provide Training and Resources: HR can support deliver workshops on stress management, resilience, and mindfulness. Having HR support is your gateway to providing access to mental health resources.
Regular Check-Ins and Feedback: It is important that managers have regular one-to-one check-ins with their team members to identify early signs of burnout and provide support.
Monitoring Workloads: Are you confident that you ensure workloads are manageable and fairly distributed? Regularly assess and adjust tasks to prevent excessive stress and remember that organisations have a legal duty under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
Recognising Efforts: Acknowledge and reward employees’ hard work to boost morale and engagement.
Engage in HR advice and support through Seton HR Solutions to guide you on implementing these measures to help create a healthier, more resilient workplace where employees can thrive. How does your organisation currently monitor for signs of workplace burnout?
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