Franchised Food Company chief executive Stan Gordon shares his golden tips on avoiding burnout in the workplace. Featured online with Yahoo7! Kochie’s Business Builders.
We all know that ‘work-life’ balance is an important factor for everyone to keep in mind when ensuring workplace productivity keeps ticking over. So how can you turn the buzz-phrase into reality?
It’s no surprise that without balance in life, burnout does affect job performance and overall team satisfaction; two things no organisation can or should afford. Burnout in the workplace is not something to be overlooked as it can lead to exhaustion, lack of motivation, frustration and other negatives such as health problems like stress – and not just for the person directly affected.
Supporting your team to ensure they are equipped with the right information to avoid the pitfalls of workplace burnout is a must for all, no matter what industry you’re in. A few key pointers…
- Prioritise your tasks and get organised.
- Communicate with your team.
- Create a positive work environment.
- Leave work at work.
- Encourage exercise, good sleep and downtime.
When you’re busy it can be easy to get complacent, but don’t underestimate the power of a solid eight hours under the sheets. Sleep really is the only way to ensure you start the day refreshed and ready to hit the ground running.
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