Automotive industry charity Ben is marking Stress Awareness Month by urging companies to watch out for burnout among colleagues and advising them on how to guard against it.
It found that burnout is often caused by an unmanageable workload and unreasonable time pressures, poor treatment, a lack of communication and support, a lack of clarity around roles, and feeling underappreciated.
To promote health and wellness at work and to help colleagues avoid burnout, Ben is encouraging managers to keep an eye on workloads and ensure they are achievable, to show a genuine interest in employees’ lives both at work and at home, ensure targets are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound), and encourage an open culture within the workplace.
Meanwhile, Ben has also published advice on the topic of burnout and how best to support colleagues who are struggling.
