The picture walks into an almost robotic office, where the worker makes ruthless work on the autopilot, blinking when he gets home. Imagine that the entire world has no creativity, and sterile silence fills the space because personal connections are more challenging. Gallup says burnout is brewing under the surface of the workplace, while 65% of employees worldwide are experienced. We can no longer ignore this because talent acquisition professionals or HR leaders (or employer brand advocates). The growing discomfort within the American workforce is more than simple burnout, enough to deal with the battle: humans lose their magic, creativity and Joie de Vivre.
As leaders, how can we change this? We can use technical solutions that can address the source of burnout rather than symptoms.
Burnout root: It’s deeper than workload
Imagine you have a person who performs best, sitting in his compartment, watching his computer screen buried at work. But burnout is not just burnout, because you are dying. This is a painful event that can be taxed on your emotional health. This is due to expectations exceeding limits and control losses. According to a 2021 Deloitte report, 77% of workers say they are currently burnout, and many believe employers are not doing enough. cost? Decreased productivity, high turnover and low employee engagement.
“This” that needs to be fixed is not a allowance, employee engagement program or band-aid solution, but how we work. Here are five creative and meaningful ways to enable companies to combat source burnout and reignite their workforce.
1. Digital detox period
How about a whole day without email, relaxing or using project management tools to check tasks? Imagine headspace employees profiting from the formal “digital detox.” One way to resist this burnout trap is to arrange short-term uninterrupted work.
Asana, for example, famously “no meeting Wednesday” aims to support deep emphasis. It frees employees from working in “deep water of the neck” and makes their space more strategic than trying to run around five different directions at once. Shopify saw the value of digital detox and removed 322,000 hours of meetings, which amounted to 150 new employees.
2. Flexibility to conduct work week for a four-day backend
Flexible working hours answer this question – but what if we consider reworking the entire work week? The 4-day work week will stay here and it changes everything. For example, Buffer and Microsoft Japan have implemented a four-day work week, resulting in a 40% increase in employee productivity. In other words, by giving employees a 3-day weekend, the company provides these employees with opportunities to restore refreshing, energetic, creative and more willing to work.
3. Employee health AI
Artificial intelligence not only affects labor costs, but also enhances employee well-being. AI platforms are used to identify burnout risks and provide personalized health under the control of the company. Using machine learning to detect behavioral data, tools like Leena AI and WellTok provide tips on health resources before burnout occurs.
These tips may include meditation, pauses, and even suggestions on mental health support for people at risk, such as how human resources can use this scientific system.
Example: Real-time stress and burnout data allow early intervention, for example, multinational organizational reporting using AI-driven health tools that report burnout cases by 35%, thereby improving job satisfaction.
4. Gamify Health Challenge
Imagine teams are excited about their team’s health, not only healthy, but also competing with each other for improvement. It has become the norm for methods that have the ability to carry out gamified programs such as health challenges, mindfulness practice, etc. Companies can use SaaS tools such as Virgin Pulse and Movespring to launch weekly health challenges through rankings, rewards and recognition.
5. AI-driven personal career development program
The feeling of being trapped can lead to burnout. Employees want to move the ladder upwards; they may sometimes be unsure of how. Cymetrics and Gloat are examples of companies investing in AI tools to create a personalized, talent-centric career path based on employee strengths and preferences. Growth programs, mentoring and guided learning pathways will help them become more excited about their work, as burnout is associated with stagnation.
Conclusion: The future of burnout prevention
Burnout is a complex multi-faceted phenomenon, but it can be overcome! Innovative solutions such as digital detox periods, a 4-day work week, AI-driven health platforms, gaming health challenges, and personalized career development programs can be mobilized to enhance a thriving and resilient workforce.
Our job as HR leaders, talent acquisition experts and employer brand advocates is to make sure that our organizations are not just places to work, but more importantly, people live the best work lives. It is our responsibility to stop this burnout epidemic, and if we can learn how to maintain balance, we can help show the rest of the world how to find it.
Kelly Meerbott is a highly acclaimed TEDX keynote speaker, writer, podcast host and award-winning certified leadership coach. Kelly uses unique trauma information and PTSD training to transform the leadership landscape for executives, C-Suite members and senior officers. Her proven strategy can help 90% of customers overcome burnout, become more resilient and achieve goals. Kelly’s insights on burnout are on display in her bestselling book From Burnout to Bliss and her latest version of Meerbott’s Fable.
