Business is booming. Companies are ramping up to full speed as they come to grips with how best to operate now and into the post-COVID era.
However, there is no shortage of companies looking to hire, and they are struggling to find people to fill vacant positions.
Why are so many people thinking about quitting their job? Burnout has become such an issue that 2021 has become known as “The Great Resignation” by time economists. Research by MIT Sloan Management Review found that:
As an employer, it’s essential that you take burnout seriously and enact measures to help your people avoid getting burned out. Failure to address it could cost you some of your team members.
Here are some ways how you can support your employees and prevent burnout:
There are many signs that an employee, team, or department is headed for burnout. Here are some of the signs you need to be able to recognize:
If you notice any of these above signs, it’s important to take action. Don’t let things fester.
As they say, you are only as good as your people. If your people are burned out, your organization will suffer. Use the above tips to ensure your employees are in the right state of mind.
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Randy co-founded IQ PARTNERS in 2001 and currently operates as a Senior Partner, focusing on business development within executive search, media, and sales recruitment. His accomplishments include building over a dozen digital media sales teams for digital start-ups, publishers, and mobile app developers. He has also helped launch an international smartphone manufacturer from the ground up, building its entire hardware, software, and sales teams.