Companies, orgs urged to address employee burnout, psychological safety
ONTARIO, CANADA — Global human resources research and advisory firm McLean & Company has released new resources to help organizations address employee burnout and improve psychological safety in the workplace.
“The infinite cycle of employees experiencing, semi-recovering, then re-experiencing burnout is a pervasive one,” says Kelly Berte, director of HR Research & Advisory at McLean & Company.
“To escape this loop, the responsibility of addressing burnout must shift from the employees to the organization.”
Around 38% of American working professionals feel more stressed now than they did a year ago, according to talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half.
The company’s research suggests that equipping people leaders with the right tools will assist in addressing employee burnout. It includes a blueprint to help employers use a systems approach to evaluate, address, and minimize employee burnout; a manager’s guide to effectively identify and extinguish burnout; and a guide to building psychological safety at work.
“Psychological safety is a point of popular discussion, but there are many misconceptions around what it is and how to implement it within organizations,” explains Grace Ewles, director of HR Research & Advisory at McLean & Company.
“Building it in the workplace needs strategy,” she added.
McLean’s tools aim to improve employee experiences amidst acquisition and retention obstacles. A recent survey revealed that employers in the United States are facing mounting challenges in retaining staff as employee burnout reaches critical levels.
