Karen recommends:
3 surprising roads to burnout (and how to get off them)
Author: HBF
Great candidates are not afraid of working hard. They do complex tasks, meet deadlines, and perform at a high level in the workplace. But even the most assiduous person can be affected by ‘burn out’ and high levels of stress at work. Burnout is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion that can occur after a long period of excessive or stressful work.
I enjoyed this article by HBF as it provides some insight into the early signs of burn out that can be identified in yourself and by an employer in their teams. We all have different levels of capacity to cope with emotional and physical strains, but burnout occurs when employees experience a mix of physical and psychological symptoms that result in decreased job satisfaction.
Recognising these signs early and developing strategies to avoid long term burnout will lead to a happier, healthier, and more productive team. Which is what we all want.