A Harris Poll conducted for Virgin Pulse, a health promotion
company, revealed that 98% of senior executives believe healthy living can help workers from experiencing job burnout. The survey asked executives about the relationship
between health and productivity. Results showed that 97% believe that healthier
employees are more productive than those who are less well and that happy
employees are more productive, engaged and more likely to be loyal to the
company.
Safety.BLR.com reports that while 9 in 10 leaders realize the
importance of having best programs to address these issues, only 74% actually
offer them. “As managers, we have to commit to helping our employees live
healthy, less stressful lifestyles,” says Virgin Pulse CEO Chris Boyce.
“Employee well-being isn’t just about lowering blood pressure or quitting
smoking. It’s about helping employees find balance and replenish what life’s hectic
pace depletes on a daily basis.”
NIOSH recommends strategies for organizational change, which
can help prevent employee burnout:
- Align workloads with workers’ resources and capabilities.
- Jobs should have meaning, stimulate the workers and provide opportunities for workers to use their skills.
- Clearly define roles and responsibilities.
- Employees should have opportunities to help make decisions that affect their jobs.
- Communicate clearly about career development and future employment opportunities.
- Provide employee networking opportunities.
- Create work schedules that are compatible with demands and responsibilities outside the job.