BURNOUT PREVENTION
HOW TO PREVENT EMPLOYEE BURNOUT IN THE REMOTE WORKSPACE
BY : ERIKA MACLEOD
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Staying connected in the remote workspace is challenging on the best of days . Despite the convenience of not having to commute , working from your home office can leave you feeling out of touch and struggling to keep tabs on your team ’ s mental health .
There ’ s a common misconception that employee burnout doesn ’ t occur while working from the comfort of home , but those who have experienced the great telecommute over the better part of last year sincerely recognize this is not the case .
As an employer , you need to be able to read the signs of employee burnout before it happens so you can address and prevent it . To do this , it ’ s important to consider contributing factors from all angles , including changes in the home atmosphere , adjustments to company protocol , and modified team culture , giving you a better sense of the bigger picture .
The following are a few tips for assessing your team on a regular basis and preventing burnout in the remote environment .
KNOW THE SIGNS The first sign to look for is the number of hours your team is working . Have you noticed Ella actively instant messaging around the clock ? Is MacKenzie sending messages late into the night ? These are both early signs that employees may soon become burnt out .
You can prevent burnout in these employees by gently reminding them it ’ s okay to remove themselves from the work scene outside of office hours . Also consider that employees will often increase their hours for fear of losing their job , so take the opportunity to ease mental tension by providing reassurance of job security to
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