Tackle burnout and amplify team motivation - The go-to tips for all entrepreneurs!
The pandemic, inability to have a healthy work-life balance, or whatever the reason may be, most people these days are feeling demotivated and are underperforming as a by-product. No denying the fact that keeping up with the motivation and working in the same aligned direction is tough, dropping a global pandemic into the mix, and things can seem to be quite near impossible.
Combined with the hyper-uncertain business environment, it's quite easy to feel how an employee would be at the end of their motivational rope, both emotionally and physically.
So, one needs to be resilient enough to survive in the highly-pressurized work culture- and entrepreneurs can contribute a lot to help their teams avoid falling into the abyss.
The year 2019 officially recognized employee burnout as a syndrome that is an outcome of chronic workplace stress which wasn't managed successfully. A report by the World Health Organization revealed this through pieces of evidence and stats. As a matter of fact, employee burnout has become so pervasive now that WHO made a commitment to developing guidelines for mental wellness in the workplace.
No wonder the year 2020 uncovered to be the most stressful year for the employees. 78% of the employees that were surveyed affirmed that the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental wellbeing and a whopping 76% felt that their leaders should be doing more to protect their mental health. There should and cannot be a bigger priority for any leader to tackle burnout and amplify motivation in the teams. After all, an employee is the most incalculable asset for the organization.
Team's burnout? Watch out for the indicators
The first step that entrepreneurs can take is to make sure that they are in touch with their teams' mental and emotional states. They should have regular meetings and check into know the signs of burnout, like
Pause, Reevaluate and Reset: Amplify Team Motivation
Streamline and Improve the Workday
It's really important to make sure that employees adapt to the way of today's working style. Thus, they should be equipped with the tools they need to make their job easier, not pre-pandemic. This way, employees will also get some time to take short breaks while working.
As entrepreneurs, they should encourage their teams and employees to take short breaks while working.
Taking short intervals and stepping away from the workstation aids the employee in getting out of the weeds and prompts them to reexamine the bigger picture. It can be anything that takes the employee away from their desk for a few minutes.
Burnout often is the consequential stem of a lack of understanding about what it takes to accomplish peak workplace performance. Employees often assume that they always need to work harder and outwork their colleagues, while it may yield short-term results but is physiologically unsustainable. Regular opportunities for restocking the mental energy are needed to perpetrate at the best level. However, taking breaks at the right time is as important as taking breaks. It makes the employee aware that the focus should only be on work when the energy and motivation levels are high. During those times, tackling the most demanding challenges of the day should be prioritized. Taking short intervals will ensure that employees don't lead towards burnout, nor do their motivation level drains.
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Encourage their physical and mental health
The corporate era of bottomless kegs and kitchens packed with troves of junk as perks are well and truly over. In today's world, the most celebrated organizations put a premium on their employee's physical health. Since healthy, energetic, and motivated employees make for a more productive and motivated workplace this has been becoming very mainstream amongst organizations of all industries. Many organizations offer in-person bi-weekly yoga classes, chair massages, and incentive-driven fitness challenges. Moreover, such practices intensified as a result of the pandemic and teams shifting to remote work. Organizations acclimated quickly and offered employees free access to highly engaging and motivating programs such as online fitness streaming programs and monthly virtual shows. Leaders should also prioritize furnishing resources for enhancing mental wellness, which intrinsically helps to prevent burnout and boost the motivation of the organizational teams. Entrepreneurs should be creative about finding new ways to ensure the physical and mental wellness of their employees.
Ensure that your Employees are Happy… and Trained Enough.
A poll was conducted by Monster to comprehend the workplace factors that were most important for the employees. The top answer was work-life balance, followed by the responsibilities they can be proud of, and the third was career development.
Having a career that is meaningful and has room for advancement plays a critical role in keeping the employees satisfied and motivated.
Ensuring that the employees are happy and motivated in their careers plays a significant role in preventing from heading towards burnout.
So, how can entrepreneurs best ensure these prerequisites?
A survey ComPsych that more than 5,100 North American workers found that 62% felt high levels of stress, loss of control, and extreme fatigue.
Communicate More and give them Solicit Feedback
Entrepreneurs should be more vocal about their thoughts about their teams. This can be done by creating a dialogue, so they feel comfortable coming to you with suggestions.
Asking your employees how you can help relieve a lot of their stress.
The motive behind such discussions should be to solicit about the problems, mental plus physical well-being, and any kind of personal stress that your teams might be dealing with. The need for such check-ins is quite significant as leaders are generally not aware of all the things that employees are juggling in their personal lives. Since the majority of the employees have been working in the confines of their homes, it can be tough to separate their personal and work life. Personal issues can bleed into the work-life of the employees. Leaders are also required to be mindful of their tone during these sessions. Every conversation should be fostered on trust and empathy. The leaders are dependent on their team's success, which in turn is dependent on their well-being. So ensure checking with them from time to time to apprehend the issues they might be facing - both on the desk and off it.
As entrepreneurs, it is highly important that you should be proactive in the approach organizations deal with team burnout amplifying the motivation.
When you create a high performing — one that values work-life balance — is essential to preventing burnout.
An ideal leader should be willing to bear the responsibility of generating a positive employee experience and implement the steps as suggested above - to ensure prevention of burnout and amplification of motivation. The above tips will not only prevent the employees from leading to burnout but will ensure the employees instead lead the organization towards the desired success. Remember to be kind and empathetic towards the employees and notice their productivity and motivation sky-rocketing!