Burnout expert Kelley Bonner notes few are talking about how to deal with the underlying issues that masquerade as burnout. It isn’t simply a synonym for stress, the WHO definition suggests; it’s the result of deep, long-term stress that hasn’t been dealt with, either by the sufferer or their employer <Link>.
. . . burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” – World Health Organization
Source: Fast Company, July 13, 2021. Link. Bonner says to create a workplace ready to tackle burnout, consider these three steps:
- Develop a holistic strategic plan
- Stay in constant communication
- Address the underlying issues masquerading as burnout
Note: Companies need to take a thoughtful look at why people are pursuing work from home, says Bonner. Is it to achieve balance and prevent burnout, or are they experiencing daily discrimination and exclusion?
Also see: Search results for: burnout, AHD. Link. Includes links to VIS studies.
Even before the pandemic, burnout was a growing topic for employers and employees. Veterinary Integration Solutions has provided our industry progressive information from their ongoing burnout studies.
Burnout remains a significant issue for the veterinarians and the hospital staff, which negatively affects personal and professional wellbeing and sometimes leads to tragic consequences.” – Ivan Zak, DVM, MBA, Veterinary Integration Solutions