Can we talk about burnout now?
1 year, 11 months ago

Can we talk about burnout now?

Live Mint  

A little over two weeks ago, Jacinda Ardern stepped down as Prime Minister of New Zealand saying she had “no more in the tank” to lead. Over the past few years, burnout is being taken more seriously though workers who admit to it are stigmatised or labelled “lazy” or as “having a bad attitude”. It is as Ardern described it, a feeling of having nothing left “in the tank”, a sense of having hit one’s limits, an inability to keep going. “Just the way being happy is contagious, so is burnout.” The start of it could be as innocuous as a colleague-turned-friend constantly sharing funny Instagram Reels about office life that sparks the exhaustion which eventually leads to burnout. “We tend to think of burnout as an individual problem, solvable by ‘learning to say no’, more yoga, better breathing techniques, practicing resilience — the self-help list goes on.

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Workplace burnout affecting managers leaves lower employees struggling.
5 months, 1 week ago

Workplace burnout affecting managers leaves lower employees struggling.

Slate  

The burnout epidemic raging through corporate America has made it all the way to the top. Middle managers “are the shock absorbers,” said Rebecca Zucker, a partner at Next Step Partners, an executive coaching organization, who called manager burnout “the new normal.” Three years ago, the “great resignation” saw record numbers of employees leave their jobs, according to data from …

Expanding focus on mental health and addressing burnout at work
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Expanding focus on mental health and addressing burnout at work

Hindustan Times  

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in workplace culture and practices as organisations recognise the importance of employees’ overall well-being, with a specific emphasis on mental health. This article explores the expanding focus on mental health, the impact of burnout, and some of the measures organisations are taking to create healthier, happier, more supportive work environments. Burnout, …

Indian Women & Burnout: Will Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation Help Set Priorities?
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian Women & Burnout: Will Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation Help Set Priorities?

The Quint  

Numerous women leaders of Indian origin have spoken about their struggles with burnout and how it forced them to assess their life choices. Earlier this month, Sharmishta Mitra, Channel Business Head & Pediatric Vaccines Marketing Head at GSK, shared a LinkedIn post on “burning the candle at both ends” as a new mom and working in a leadership role. It …

What is burn-out, which Meesho plans to fight with 11-day break for employees?
2 years, 3 months ago

What is burn-out, which Meesho plans to fight with 11-day break for employees?

Live Mint  

Meesho will have an 11-day break from October 22 to November 1. After the hectic holiday shopping season, employees will be able to entirely unplug from work and put their mental health first thanks to the industry-first project Reset and Recharge. The move, which places a strong emphasis on employees' overall well-being, is a reflection of Meesho's efforts to create …

How employee burnout can affect your organisation's success and ways to tackle it
2 years, 5 months ago

How employee burnout can affect your organisation's success and ways to tackle it

India Today  

How do you identify burnout in employees? One key thing to note here is that employee burnout is more than simply a single day of being worn out or uninterested in work. The World Health Organisation defines burnout as chronic work stress due to ongoing work-related problems that have not been effectively addressed. Recent research by McKinsey & Company revealed …

Why women are more burned out than men
3 years, 3 months ago

Why women are more burned out than men

BBC  

Why women are more burned out than men Getty Statistics show that stress and burnout are affecting more women than men en masse. “I’d just graduated from an Ivy League business school, was super pumped up and loved the idea of leaning in,” says Jia, whose last name is being withheld to protect her professional reputation. “In terms of sustainable …

Can Burnout Breaks Help Cope With The Pandemic? Here's What Experts Say
3 years, 3 months ago

Can Burnout Breaks Help Cope With The Pandemic? Here's What Experts Say

News 18  

Employees of many organisations including dating app Bumble and sportswear giant Nike breathed a sigh of relief amid the global pandemic after their employers gave them a week’s off to ‘de-stress’, spend time with loved ones, and recover from added pressures of sickness. Everyone is constantly on their working desks, which has resulted in exhaustion, fatigue, lack of focus among …

Is there a way out of the pandemic-related exhaustion?
3 years, 4 months ago

Is there a way out of the pandemic-related exhaustion?

Live Mint  

With most countries across the world impacted by covid-19, and many of the social support systems we rely on having been put on hold, it’s no wonder people are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. But in our research, we have identified burnout in people outside of the workplace, including those who are dealing with other life stressors, such as caring for …

Burnout among employees doubled since last fall, trade unions warn
3 years, 7 months ago

Burnout among employees doubled since last fall, trade unions warn

NL Times  

The number of employees suffering from burnout has doubled since October last year, trade union CNV said. Research among 2,600 of their members showed that one in five employees were close to a burnout, double the figure the union reported in the fall. More than a third of those polled said they felt stress the longer the coronavirus crisis lasted, …

How the pandemic and modern work made burnout an acceptable state
3 years, 7 months ago

How the pandemic and modern work made burnout an acceptable state

The Independent  

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Why we may be measuring burnout all wrong
3 years, 8 months ago

Why we may be measuring burnout all wrong

BBC  

Why we may be measuring burnout all wrong Alamy The pandemic has pushed many to the brink. People use burnout as a synonym for tired, and they’re missing the point that there’s a world of difference between those two states – Michael Leiter “There’s a tendency to think if you score negatively on one measure, you’re burnt out,” says Maslach, …

How are Indians coping with the ongoing pandemic of burnout?
3 years, 9 months ago

How are Indians coping with the ongoing pandemic of burnout?

Live Mint  

At some point last year, when the pandemic had dug its claws deep into Indian society and the lockdown was at its peak, Arya Sharma began losing track of her work hours and the rest of her life. Although eventually she became a lawyer, Singh says she has experienced burnout several times through various stages of her life, mostly because …

4 Ways to deal with burnout : Life Kit : NPR
3 years, 10 months ago

4 Ways to deal with burnout : Life Kit : NPR

NPR  

Burnout isn't just exhaustion. Here's how to deal with it Enlarge this image Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Subscribe to Life Kit's weekly newsletter and get expert advice on lifestyle topics like money, relationships, health and more. " Sponsor Message Lack of control is one factor in causing burnout, so knowing those things can help …

If you're feeling burnout, here's what to do
4 years ago

If you're feeling burnout, here's what to do

ABC  

If, like me, you've lost all sense of time this year, you'll be shocked to learn 2020 is almost behind us. While individual circumstances are relevant, Ms Kebede says "burnout is not a personality flaw or a mental health disorder". "Zoom fatigue, a loss of idealism or faith in our leaders, a feeling that you haven't accomplished what you wanted …

How burnout affects mental health workers
4 years, 10 months ago

How burnout affects mental health workers

BBC  

How burnout affects mental health workers Getty Images Their day to day jobs involve solving other people’s emotional issues. Dr Gregory Moffatt, licensed professional counsellor expert at the American Counselling Association, says that because mental health professionals are focused on making others better, they often feel “invincible”. Burnout in mental health professionals can manifest in ‘compassion fatigue’, where therapists take …

Burnout: WHO recognition isn’t enough – work culture needs total transformation
5 years, 7 months ago

Burnout: WHO recognition isn’t enough – work culture needs total transformation

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A couple …

5 Signs That You Are Experiencing Burnout From A Job You Love – And How To Fix It
5 years, 7 months ago

5 Signs That You Are Experiencing Burnout From A Job You Love – And How To Fix It

Huff Post  

fizkes via Getty Images If you are consistently tired and disengaged in the job that you once loved, you may not just be tired, you may actually have burnout. “It’s taking a whole weekend off and still going back into work on Monday feeling no more rested and energized,” said Melody Wilding, a licensed social worker and executive coach. For …

Burnout is now a recognised condition – and that's more important than you think
5 years, 7 months ago

Burnout is now a recognised condition – and that's more important than you think

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This week, the World Health Organisation …

Burnout Is Now A Legitimate Diagnosis, Says World Health Organization
5 years, 7 months ago

Burnout Is Now A Legitimate Diagnosis, Says World Health Organization

Huff Post  

Research on burnout dates back to a 1974 study on the state of burnout by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, according to CNN. Since then, while burnout has been widely discussed as a problem in society, it hasn’t been taken seriously or viewed as a legitimate medical condition. In January, Anne Helen Petersen penned a viral BuzzFeed article titled, “How Millennials Became …

WHO Redefines Burnout As A 'Syndrome' Linked To Chronic Stress At Work
5 years, 7 months ago

WHO Redefines Burnout As A 'Syndrome' Linked To Chronic Stress At Work

NPR  

WHO Redefines Burnout As A 'Syndrome' Linked To Chronic Stress At Work Enlarge this image toggle caption baona/Getty Images baona/Getty Images Updated 7:55 p.m. The group announced this week that it is updating its definition of burnout in the new version of its handbook of diseases, the International Classification of Diseases — ICD-11 — which will go into effect in …

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