When I began researching workplace burnout nearly 20 years ago, I was met with skepticism and often received the following comments (accompanied with rolled eyes and sighs of exasperation): "Oh, it's the employee's problem if they can't deal with stress!" "If an employee can't take the heat, then they should just leave the kitchen!" "What do … Continue reading Finally! World Health Organization Say Burnout IS a Medical Diagnosis
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Integrity, honesty, transparency, and ethics. These highly valued characteristics are critical in building trust, engagement, and commitment in the workplace. But the importance of ethics goes beyond the accepted treatment of employees: ethics represent the core values that will shape decision-making behaviors throughout the organization. Many companies have published ethics and compliance policies. By having … Continue reading The Unethical Boss: Is Your Culture a Willing Accomplice?
Workplace burnout is rampant. But what causes it? Is it organizational practices -- or is it the employee's maladaptive response to stress? And, more importantly, can you actually recover from burnout? In my interview with Carol Miltersteiner for her new Dutch blog, The Better Achiever, I discussed the 10 organizational stressors that lead to burnout and … Continue reading The Journey of Workplace Burnout
The keys to innovation are not found in an organization's technology. Nor are they found in their accounting practices or strategic planning tools. In fact, the seeds of innovation are not found in formalized rules and procedures. Instead, innovative companies embrace, recognize, and reward the uniquely human values of each individual worker. They bring the … Continue reading Why Innovative Companies Are Different: 6 Cultural Characteristics
When I presented my TEDx Talk on Burnout vs. PTSD: More similar than you think… in 2014, I never expected the incredible response that I would receive. People from around the world have reached out to me to share their own burnout experiences as well as their recovery. So, a huge “thank you” to all … Continue reading Is Burnout a Form of PTSD? How These Similarities Can Affect Business
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