Burnout syndrome is a specific psychological phenomenon. It represents a state of apathy that follows a period of extreme psychological strain, and it is a concern for all employees and their managers. In this article, we will therefore outline the steps you should take to prevent the occurrence of burnout syndrome among members of your team.
A psychologically safe and comfortable work environment
As Forbes states, burnout often originates not only in overwork, but also in frustration and the inability to confide one’s problems to others. Create a workplace environment in which employees are not afraid to speak openly about their difficulties.
One to one meetings
Individual face to face review meetings with employees function as an effective prevention of many complications, including burnout syndrome. Do not be misled by the impression that nothing is happening, and do not cancel personal meetings with your subordinates even in such cases. It is precisely during these meetings that you can obtain information that allows you to intervene in time even when burnout is impending.
Typical signals indicating impending burnout syndrome
Do not be indifferent to the signals that employees send you, and refresh your knowledge of psychology. In particular, it is necessary to learn to recognize signals that indicate overload and psychological exhaustion. These include high sickness rates, lack of interest in work, arriving late to work, workaholism, apathy, or reduced work efficiency.
Systematic changes
If you suspect that the current system setup contributes to burnout syndrome among your employees, consider whether certain systematic changes are appropriate. For example, you may allow employees to rotate, thus preventing one individual from working alone on a demanding project for too long.
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