According to Fortune, over 10 million American employees are experiencing post-pandemic burnout. This means that across thousands of companies, burnout has led to a decreased capacity for organizational performance, innovation, and communication. As organizations try to combat the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many leaders and human resources associates are seeking a solution to the high turnover rates they are facing as a result of burnout.
Today’s employees expect their workplaces to prioritize their well-being in unprecedented manners. If employers disregard this call to action they will likely see absenteeism, an unengaged workforce, and a significant loss of talent. While there isn’t a “one size fits all” solution to the issue of workplace burnout, there are many innovative tactics companies have used to successfully mitigate its occurrence. If you're a manager or business owner, it's essential to take steps to prevent employee burnout and create a positive work environment that supports mental health and well-being among your team.
Here are some employee burnout solutions you can implement to achieve this.
Innovative Ways to Combat Burnout and Their Outcomes
Across the nation, organizations of all sizes and across a variety of industries have come up with innovative ways to reduce the incidence of burnout. Some of these solutions include offering companywide week-long shutdowns, four-day work weeks, unlimited paid time off, and coaching.
Company-Mandated Weeks of Rest
Well-respected and popular brands such as Mozilla, Bumble, and Linkedin have established an innovative approach to burnout with “Wellness Weeks,” where their entire businesses are shut down. This solution for preventing employee burnout is both inclusive and engaging. By concurrently giving everybody time off, workloads do not continue to pile up for individuals or depar