{"id":4727,"date":"2018-01-04T12:06:23","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T10:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobboardfinder.com\/news\/?p=4727"},"modified":"2018-08-07T11:02:43","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T09:02:43","slug":"reducing-burnout-improving-employee-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobboardfinder.com\/news\/reducing-burnout-improving-employee-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing burnout and improving employee experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Burnout is a real and widespread<\/strong> phenomenon that affects employees worldwide. It can lead to a\u00a0high turnover<\/strong> and a\u00a0low morale<\/strong>\u00a0in a company, so HR teams need to know to be aware of it and what steps to take to combat<\/strong> it. Today on the blog, we are going to look at how to reduce burnout<\/strong> and improve employee experiences<\/strong> and happiness. This is especially important to think about following the holidays<\/strong>, since people may be slow to get back into their work after time off, as well as finding they have large and even unmanageable<\/strong> amounts to do which can be a rude awakening<\/strong> after a relaxing holiday period. So read on for our best tips<\/strong> on dealing with burnout.<\/p>\n

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Start at the beginning<\/h2>\n

Burnout needs to be something that companies are on top of from the very beginning<\/strong> of an employee\u2019s journey with them. Therefore, HR personnel should ensure that the employee\u2019s interview and on-boarding process are as positive<\/strong> an experience as possible.<\/p>\n

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  • Treat all candidates pleasantly and with respect<\/strong> regardless of whether they end up being successful or not. It is a good thing to do to give feedback<\/strong> to all applicants who reach a certain point, and shows candidates and employees-to-be that your business cares about making a good impression<\/strong> in the recruitment process<\/li>\n
  • Remember that even if you don\u2019t hire them now, you may want to at a later<\/strong> point; and you want even your unsuccessful candidates to be ambassadors for your brand<\/li>\n
  • Research shows that candidates who had a good first experience with a company in the interview stages are happier, more well-adjusted<\/strong> and more likely to stay on for longer<\/strong> with the business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Be flexible<\/h2>\n

    Burnout primarily stems from an unbalanced and unsustainable work-life balance<\/strong>, so to keep your employees from burning out you may want to consider discussing this with them and pursuing alternative<\/strong> arrangements<\/strong> where possible<\/p>\n

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    • Encourage frequent breaks<\/strong> to keep focus during the work day. Employees who take 5-10 minutes to refocus their minds<\/strong> are more likely to do high quality work for a longer period of time<\/li>\n
    • Consider flexible<\/strong> scheduling<\/strong>. If you notice an employee is struggling with their scheduled work hours and their work can feasibly be done from home, encourage them do this, even if it is just for a short time. Managing their own time can be beneficial by allowing them to work around other activities<\/strong> that they enjoy<\/li>\n
    • But, remember to establish boundaries<\/strong> too. Where possible, try to make sure your employees are not working outside work hours. They should be using time after work to relax and unplug<\/strong> from the working day, which will allow them to be refreshed<\/strong> and focused for the following days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Spot and address stress early<\/h2>\n

      Keep your eye out for disengaged<\/strong> employees so that you can address problems early on. The longer an employee suffers with feelings of overwork, tiredness and stress<\/strong>, the more likely they are to burnout which can cause many more issues down the line<\/p>\n

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      • Has an employee been having mood swings<\/strong> or been acting differently following a shift in workload, or a prolonged time with an intense amount of work? Can you sense a change in morale<\/strong> in the whole office? Take these seriously when you first notice them to mitigate future issues<\/li>\n
      • You may notice a change in communication<\/strong> from an employee who was previously chatty and communicative and now is silent and uncommunicative<\/strong>. This is also something to pay attention to and talk to them about as soon as possible<\/li>\n
      • Check in regularly<\/strong> with employees to gage how they are feeling and how they are coping with their workloads. Informal one-on-one meetings, or small groups meetings, are a good way to judge how your team is feeling and whether they are being overworked<\/strong> to the point of exhaustion and burnout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Always prepare in advance<\/h2>\n

        Don\u2019t let the pre-Christmas or post-holiday rush take you by surprise<\/strong>. These are always busy times of year and also times when employees often have engagements in their personal lives too, making juggling<\/strong> work and home life even more complicated<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Discuss holidays and time off around this time of year in advance<\/strong>. Try to ensure that everyone is satisfied with the time off that they have and make it as fair<\/strong> as possible<\/li>\n
        • Put practices and procedures in place to deal with the holiday season rush. Prioritize urgent tasks<\/strong> and pick up ones that can wait after the rush<\/li>\n
        • Where possible, don\u2019t spring new work on employees in busy periods, and warn them in advance<\/strong> when workloads are expected to increase significantly<\/strong>. This can help for their own personal planning and allow them to prepare for busier times to reduce stress and burnout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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