This can be a very uncomfortable state that can affect employee productivity, retention, and well-being.
It is often accompanied by feelings of powerlessness or overwhelm and a sense of hopelessness.
It may feel insurmountable to pull yourself out of the pit of burnout once you find yourself there.
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What Is Job Burnout?
Some companies and industries have much higher rates of burnout than others.
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Signs of Employee Burnout
Burnout can manifest in a number of ways.
Big Consequences for Failure
People make mistakes; its part of being human.
Those in law or healthcare often have higher rates of burnout because of the potential consequences.
Lack of Recognition
Its difficult to work hard and never be recognized for ones accomplishments.
Where accolades are scarce, burnout is a risk.
Employee burnout is more likely if financial compensation does not match the demands of the job.
Poor Leadership
Company leadership can go a long way towardpreventingor contributing to burnout.
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