What are the numerous signs of employee burnout occurring at any workplace universally?
The signs of employee burnout can be obvious to see or can sometimes, not be obvious at all. Although it tends to be quite obvious from an external point of view.
Typically, in a business that has 'burnt out' employees; you are likely to see a team or teams that has one or multiple following signs and symptoms (There are quite a few!):
Exhausted
Fatigued
Tired
Lethargic
Anxious
Stressed
Depressed
Poor concentration
Easily upset, angered or disturbed.
Recurring sickness
Difficulty sleeping
Constant yawning at work
Lack of laughter in the workplace
Feelings of alienation in the workplace
Hopelessness
Devoid of motivation
Sense of failure and self-doubt
Detachment
Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment
Low productivity
Low self esteem
Frequent headaches or migraines
Poor immune system
Change in appetite.
Withdrawing from responsibilities
Isolating from others
Procrastination
Skipping work or coming in late as well as leaving early
Increased sick leave
Increased absenteeism
Social isolation
Not meeting key performance indicators
Work output being of poor quality
Work deadlines not being met
Lack of communication between colleagues and management
There are many signs of employee burnout at any workplace.
Are you as a business owner seeing any of the above in your workplace?
