A Manager’s Guide to Preventing Employee Burnout

Burnout is different from other forms of stress, which can sometimes make it more difficult to recognize. While external factors can contribute to burnout, its key indicator is that it’s tied to work. It worsens at work or in response to work, leaves people feeling overwhelmed, and leads to disengagement or over-engagement at work. Fortunately, burnout symptoms get better as work situations change.

As a manager, you can’t prevent life stressors for your employees—but you play an important role in supporting your team’s mental wellness to prevent burnout at work with these strategies.