10 things
10 things to know about :
Avoiding Burnout
Local business leaders dish out top tips to help your business grow and thrive .
The folks at Jackson Thornton work hard ; to keep one of the capital city ’ s oldest businesses and one of the state ’ s largest accounting firms humming along , they have to . But , according to Ashley Taylor , Principal and Director of Campus Recruiting , and Amanda Wisdom , Recruiting Coordinator , good morale is important too . “ Making sure our folks feel appreciated is a huge part of why we strive to have fun at work ,” said Taylor . Having an enjoyable work environment is equally key for recruitment . “ Candidates need to see that Jackson Thornton is a fun place to work .” Read on for added insights .
All About the People
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Listen to your people . Recognize when a project / engagement / deadline is stressful , and know when it ’ s time to lighten things up with some fun and when a celebration is in order .
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Say thank you ! It doesn ’ t always have to be a physical or monetary reward . Simply recognizing when someone goes above and beyond goes a long way . Brag on your people and encourage those in leadership to say those simple words — “ thank you .”
Recognize that everyone ’ s busiest and most stressful times are not the same , and empower managers to do things for their team members outside of big events and deadlines .
PRO TIP :
A Good To-Do
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Encourage your people to take time off so they don ’ t get burned out . We love that our people have fun at the office , but we encourage them to take time off for fun and family as well . To be sure they do , we provide extra time off through “ flex hours ” during the summer .
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Plan ways to reward your team throughout the year . In the accounting world , we have several big deadlines during the year . We have celebrations after deadlines and provide “ stress-busters ” that include everything from DQ Blizzards to chair massages .
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Take breaks . If you notice yourself losing focus during the day , take a quick walk to the edge of the parking lot and back , find a meditation video on YouTube or make a quick phone call to a friend to reset your mind and allow you to focus again .
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Design a “ workday shutdown ” routine that tells your mind it ’ s time to relax . Examples : Turn off your podcast and turn on some upbeat music , fire up a diffuser with a different scent , drink a sparkling water or write down your goals for the next day and leave the list on your desk .
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