{"id":2448,"date":"2025-01-22T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T09:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/2025\/01\/22\/your-employees-are-burnt-out-but-they-dont-have-to-be\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T10:19:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:19:17","slug":"your-employees-are-burnt-out-but-they-dont-have-to-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/2025\/01\/22\/your-employees-are-burnt-out-but-they-dont-have-to-be\/","title":{"rendered":"Your employees are burnt out \u2013 but they don\u2019t have to be"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employee burnout is a silent productivity killer and a growing crisis in today\u2019s workplaces. It doesn\u2019t only hurt employees, but it costs businesses billions annually. According to a\u00a0<strong>Gallup report (2023)<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>76% of employees experience burnout at least some of the time<\/strong>, leading to higher absenteeism, lower engagement and increased turnover.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news? Burnout can be prevented and managed. With the right strategies, companies can foster healthier, more productive work environments.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is burnout?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged workplace stress. It manifests in ways like:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fda5cca46ba43b85fa7125270b83823\">Chronic fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cccc874fe585fa52679d2546ff9d3910\">Reduced focus and productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33279d404f22f8945d447f53aff92e29\">Cynicism or detachment from work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85d14d5829297f5617cbdc0d0ab3556b\">Increased absenteeism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u00a0<strong>World Health Organization (2023)<\/strong>\u00a0recognizes burnout as an \u201coccupational phenomenon\u201d, emphasizing its connection to poor workplace practices.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-2-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-2-394x262.jpg 394w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-2-915x609.jpg 915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The real cost of burnout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout doesn\u2019t only impact employees \u2013 it hits businesses hard.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75be45c896e12a594e270b0be6445c08\"><strong>$322 billion<\/strong>\u00a0is lost globally each year due to workplace stress and burnout (Forbes, 2023).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07f952c88dd30a6aad63dbfe8854e262\">Burnt-out employees are\u00a0<strong>2.6 times more likely<\/strong>\u00a0to seek new jobs, increasing turnover costs (Gallup, 2023).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2cb5e213e5ae9ca37d4f95422cba5162\">Teams with high burnout rates see a\u00a0<strong>22% drop in productivity<\/strong>, further compounding losses (Microsoft Work Trend Index, 2023).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to prevent and address burnout<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Foster work-life balance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies must actively encourage employees to disconnect outside of work hours.\u00a0<strong>Deloitte (2023)<\/strong>\u00a0found that employees with better work-life balance report\u00a0<strong>55% higher job satisfaction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-983eed7def2611574210345d4b94e686\">Introduce flexible working hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6e4779b1124a191769d3cd4269743a9\">Encourage taking time off, including vacations and mental health days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Invest in employee development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stagnation is a leading cause of disengagement. Offering training and career growth opportunities not only combats burnout but also improves retention.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ad7b136cf691bccd37f0fc83bdb74df\"><strong>94% of employees<\/strong>\u00a0said they would stay longer at a company that invests in their development (LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, 2023).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Create a culture of recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees who feel valued are less likely to burn out. Simple gestures like recognizing achievements can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc576059f536d45556e0ae5d426e5d32\">According to a\u00a0<strong>SHRM survey (2023)<\/strong>, teams with strong recognition practices see\u00a0<strong>31% lower turnover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Leverage data for early detection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workforce analytics tools can help managers spot signs of burnout before it becomes a crisis. Look for trends like increased absenteeism, lower productivity or negative engagement scores.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-3-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-3-394x262.jpg 394w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-3-915x609.jpg 915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Accenture combated burnout<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accenture, a global consulting firm, introduced a company-wide initiative to combat burnout by implementing mental health training for managers, offering flexible work arrangements and launching an employee well-being app. Within a year, the company saw:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4537cfcb386460cc25e66ee2a43c07a4\"><strong>20% higher employee engagement scores<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00592d13062086048b2d52d5c87e4d43\">A\u00a0<strong>15% decrease in reported stress levels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08d95aafae5470f8537b8895a7087cf0\">A\u00a0<strong>25% improvement in employee retention rates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Source: Accenture 2023 Annual Report)<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout is a big organizational challenge. Companies that address it proactively not only improve employee well-being but also enhance productivity, retention and overall business performance.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-4-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-4-394x262.jpg 394w, https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1Your-employees-are-burnt-out-4-915x609.jpg 915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Brick, Mortar &amp; Daughter can help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At\u00a0<strong>Brick, Mortar &amp; Daughter<\/strong>, we provide tools to support healthier workplaces and more engaged teams. From personalized career pathing to workforce analytics, our platform helps you identify stress points, create targeted development plans and ensure every employee feels valued and supported.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because when your workforce thrives, so does your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employee burnout is a silent productivity killer and a growing crisis in today\u2019s workplaces. It doesn\u2019t only hurt employees, but it costs businesses billions annually. According to a\u00a0Gallup report (2023),\u00a076% of employees experience burnout at least some of the time, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/2025\/01\/22\/your-employees-are-burnt-out-but-they-dont-have-to-be\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"content-tag":[47,46],"class_list":["post-2448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-studijeslucaja","content-tag-case-studies","content-tag-platform-strategy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2448"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2449,"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2448\/revisions\/2449"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2448"},{"taxonomy":"content-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skwd.c1.p1.ruederome.co\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-tag?post=2448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}