One size doesn’t fit all: Leaders addressing burnout in the workplace

Time-off awards, bonuses, and public recognition are all tools that leaders use to recognize the accomplishments of their employees and to improve overall morale. However, these methods often are not enough to prevent employee burnout. A survey by Robert Half International Inc. found 41% of employees feel more burned out than a year ago.

What can be done to address employee burnout?

1.       Get to know each employees’ limits and motivation.

Leaders should have regular confidential check-ins with employees to discover what overwhelms each employee and how each employee prefers to be recognized for achievements.

2.       Take action.

Once employees share their concerns, leaders should immediately take action to mitigate them. If their concerns will take a long time to address, leaders should be transparent about how much time is required.

3.       Offer workplace flexibility.

A survey conducted by the HR firm WorkHuman found 47% of employees desired workplace flexibility and 53% desired mental health days.