While, certainly, mental health challenges can cause physical ailments, a comfortable workplace can help. I was struck by the stat that workers reported a 38% increase in physical fatigue compared to 2019. It can also improve employee well-being by offering the choice to do heads-down work at a quiet workstation, take a phone call in a huddle room, or collaborate in a comfortable, open space.
In the physical office environment, activity-based work is a proven way to foster collaboration and show respect for different work styles and preferences. Give People Choices to Avoid Employee Burnout Photo by Corey Gaffer ©Gaffer Photography 2. In any scenario, the priority should be about giving employees agency over how, where and when they work best. Designing an office that provides different environments to support different activities is another. Offering flexible hours or more part-time options is one way to do that. In that case, it is still important for companies and managers to offer some level of flexibility and autonomy. Product, market, company culture, existing office space and available technology all determine whether a hybrid model will work. With that said, we know that the hybrid model is not an option for every organization. That offers the possibility of working on hobbies, spending more time with loved ones, getting exercise or just getting a little more sleep, all of which are tied to better mental health. And in logistical terms, it gives them their commuting time back on the days they work from home. We have found in our workplace surveys that the hybrid model can help employees feel valued and seen.
When done right, with proper tools, policies, design and change management, giving people the flexibility and control to choose which days they come into the office can make a huge difference to employee mental health. Be Flexibleįor knowledge workers, the hybrid model is having a huge moment. But after working with many companies facing similar issues, we have developed a suite of services and general recommendations that we customize to help organizations reclaim, rethink and improve their company culture. Of course, every organization is unique-there is no one-size-fits-all solution to workplace strategy and change management. But it often takes the right process and an expert third party to pinpoint the source and begin to solve the problem. Some deep-seated issues may be obvious to everyone. At RSP, we often start with executive and employee surveys to uncover the biggest challenges. When any organization is dealing with high turnover and employee burnout, it takes true collaboration, deep reflection and meaningful listening to fix the problem. Photo by Corey Gaffer ©Gaffer Photography Strategizing for Change But without the foundational principles of workplace strategy and change management in place, the uphill battle of avoiding employee burnout can become nearly impossible. Flexible schedules, hybrid work models, health and wellbeing-focused office environments, and hiring frenzies are just a few. Companies have responded in myriad ways to retain and attract talent. There’s no question that this is feeding into “The Great Resignation,” causing record turnover for many organizations. A recent global survey by Deloitte found that nearly 40% of women looking for a new job cited “burnout” as the main reason. And that’s not the only study showing the affects of work stress.
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Nearly half (44%) reported physical fatigue, which was a full 38% increase over 2019. Earlier this year, the American Psychological Association found that nearly 60% of employees reported negative impacts of work-related stress.
In the workplace, that has translated to widespread burnout across industries, markets and sectors. Virtually everyone has experienced major upheaval since 2020. As more people head back to the office in person, it’s a great time to reflect on how the workplace can affect mental health, both positively and negatively.įirst, let’s define the problem. This article was written by Kari Smith and was originally published on Work Design Magazine.
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