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How are the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For creating more well-being for employees in 2024? Here are examples from companies like Comcast, Cisco, Wellstar Health System, Accenture and others from the list and the top ways they are helping employees find more well-being today: #wellbeing #100BestCos #GPTWCertified

Want to help your employees perform better at work? This article suggests “vacation minimums” may be one way to prevent burnout at work.  

Want to help your employees perform better at work? This article suggests “vacation minimums” may be one way to prevent burnout at work.  

The fast-paced nature of our industry, combined with high demands and tight deadlines, has led to an alarming rise in burnout among tech workers. Here are three tips for addressing burnout before it’s too late: Recognize the Signs: Chronic fatigue, extreme doubt, and negative self-evaluation are major indicators of burnout. It's crucial to identify these early. Right-Size Your Project Teams: Ensure your project teams are neither too large nor too small. The right size allows for efficient collaboration and manageable workloads. Interim Coverage for Long Vacations: Plan for interim coverage to allow team members to take long vacations without worrying about their responsibilities. This helps in reducing stress and promotes a healthier work-life balance. Luke Kreitner's recent article sheds light on the growing prevalence of burnout among tech professionals and offers strategies to address this challenge. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSEp3E6t #ITLeadership #EmployeeWellbeing #TechIndustry #BurnoutPrevention #WorkLifeBalance

Want to help your employees perform better at work? This article suggests “vacation minimums” may be one way to prevent burnout at work.  

𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀: The recent years have brought unprecedented upheaval to the workplace, leading to a phenomenon known as "change fatigue" among U.S. employees. This fatigue stems from the constant shifting of priorities, policies, and personnel, leaving workers feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. With the rise of remote work, additional challenges such as career insecurity further exacerbate stress and anxiety levels, contributing to a pervasive sense of burnout among employees. Despite efforts to address burnout through measures like time off, a nationwide study reveals that many Americans are still grappling with post-time-off burnout. This suggests that traditional approaches to alleviating workplace stress may not be sufficient in the face of ongoing uncertainty and disruption. As organizations navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, it becomes increasingly crucial to prioritize employee well-being and implement strategies that address the root causes of burnout, ensuring a more sustainable and resilient workforce. P.S. I dedicate a full chapter to dealing with leadership strategies in my new book “𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙡”, ranked Amazon #1 Hot New Release in Neuropsychology. Get your copy at https://bit.ly/Vela-Books Read the article: #brainscience #professionaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #brainsciencecoaching #adaptability

By 2035, you'll work 63% less. Here's why the future of work looks nothing like today: - The 40-hour work week is a relic of the industrial age. Henry Ford introduced it in 1926 to prevent factory worker burnout. But our brains aren't assembly lines. Knowledge work requires creativity and problem-solving, not repetitive tasks. Humans weren't designed for prolonged desk-bound labor. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors worked in intense bursts, followed by periods of rest. The 9-to-5 grind goes against our natural rhythms. It's time for a change. AI and automation are revolutionizing productivity. Tasks that once took hours can now be completed in minutes. This isn't about job loss - it's about freeing humans to focus on high-value, creative work that machines can't do. Companies are waking up to the power of work-life balance. From 4-day weeks to unlimited PTO, innovative policies are on the rise. Why? Because happy, well-rested employees are more productive and innovative. The gig economy and remote work are redefining "work hours." The idea of clocking in and out is becoming obsolete. Results matter more than time spent at a desk. This shift enables people to work when they're most productive. The future of work is about quality, not quantity. Imagine a world where you accomplish more in 15 hours than you currently do in 40.This isn't a pipe dream - it's the direction we're heading, powered by AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies. Education and skill development will be continuous. The rapid pace of technological change means we'll need to constantly update our skills. But this learning won't happen in traditional 40-hour blocks. It'll be integrated into our daily lives. The line between work and leisure will blur. As we shift towards more meaningful, purpose-driven work, the distinction between "work" and "life" will fade. Your passion projects might become your main source of income. Mental health and wellbeing will take center stage. Burnout will be viewed as a systemic failure, not a personal one. Companies that prioritize employee wellbeing will attract top talent and outperform their competitors. The transition won't happen overnight. Some industries will adapt faster than others. There will be challenges and resistance. But the trend is clear: we're moving towards a more flexible, efficient, and human-centric way of working. The 40-hour work week served its purpose in the industrial age. But as we enter the era of AI and blockchain, it's time for a new paradigm. The future of work is about leveraging technology to enhance human creativity and potential. - A bit more about me! • 5 years at Google, built products generating $2B+ in revenue • Co-founded & scaled Qubit, leading to successful merger & IPO • Author of "Web3: The End of Business as Usual" • Now building a product development studio for blockchain applications

“How do you stay high-performing during the holidays?” That’s a question I was recently asked. My answer was “I don’t.” In my decades of work with organizations, I've found that consistently high-performing teams understand the power of intentional disconnection. They have guardrails in place to prevent burnout. When we work too much for too long we develop "cognitive overload" because when we're constantly pushing without breaks, our effectiveness suffers. Many of our clients operate 24/7 globally. But they've discovered that taking late December and early January as a time for renewal actually enhances their own and their teams performance. When leaders create space for their teams to truly disconnect, people return: • More creative • Sharper in decision-making • Stronger in relationships This is not about stopping work. It's about working smarter. The research is clear: our brains need breaks to maintain high-level cognitive function. Taking an evening to be fully present with family, without worrying about that email coming in from Japan, can make all the difference. How will you balance performance and renewal this December?

There are three ‘keys’ to sustainable high performance, but too many of us either ignore or haven’t found them. Data from 31 countries reveals that workday length has increased by >13%, and after-hours work has increased by 28% during the last few years. The proportion of employers who feel they must work at very high speed to meet job demands has increased by 22 percentage points over the last 20 years. Unfortunately, many people still believe that more hours = better performance. But that’s not true. Three factors underpin sustainable high performance: FOCUS: Be clearer about where to focus effort rather than being ‘always-on’. RECOVERY: Be disciplined about rest and recognise it as productive and valuable. RHYTHMS: Pay attention to your work patterns and when you are at your best. The evidence for adopting this approach is pretty compelling. Research based on data from firms across five major sectors suggests that optimising knowledge workers’ time with dedicated focus periods could be worth US$468 billion annually. Proactive rest strategies’ are associated with 26% higher performance and reduced burnout risk. ❓Have you noticed how rest and recovery influence your performance? #wellbeing #leadership #performance ------ I'm James, a speaker & scientist who equips knowledge workers with science-based tools to improve their wellbeing & performance. Like this post? Want to see more? 🔔 Ring the bell on my profile 🔝 Connect with me 📰 💥 Subscribe to my newsletter (link in profile)

We are working longer hour’s but are less engaged and less productive - how can that be? Speed, Quality and Price is a delicate balance and two often compromise the other. The old saying goes that if you want something quick and cheap the product will be rubbish. If you want something high quality and expenses it will be slow. However when we apply this to human output and productivity we expect speed and quality in business and the price we pay is people health and wellbeing. As this is largely unseen or not measured we will continue to pay the human price of stress, lack of engagement and burnout. So how do we achieve sustainable high performance and consistent quality? Stop treating people like machines, let’s use AI to do the highly repetitive low grade work and humans to do the high value, creative and fun stuff. Once companies realise that the discretionary effort of employees comes at a price to their customers there maybe a change in thinking. Look after you people and they will look after your clients and the top and bottom line. Simple. #healthiswealth #productivity #engagement #highperformance #leadership #humansustainability