by Cat DiStasio, Freelancer at ADP
(Originally published on ADP’s blog, “Spark”)
Many American workers have experienced burnout at work, and that was before the scramble to work from home during a global health crisis. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever for managers to watch out for employee burnout signs and take measures to protect their teams from its dangers.
Leading a fully remote team is a huge challenge on its own. Right now, many employees are struggling to adapt to work-from-home life under extremely unusual circumstances, sometimes with a spouse and children at home with them. Managers of these newly remote teams are in a unique position to serve as watchdogs for their associates’ mental health and should remain vigilant for early indicators of burnout.
Watch for These Signs of Burnout
1. Elevated stress levels
Managers should acknowledge that this is a particularly stressful time and monitor their associates’ ability to cope. When you ask your team members how they’re doing, make sure they really tell you. Most likely, your team is still having regular meetings, now via video conference instead of at the workplace. Whether you go round robin with your whole team or touch base with associates in one-on-one check-ins, aim to create an environment where your employees feel comfortable talking about the challenges they are facing during these unprecedented times – whether those challenges stem directly from work or not…
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