3 Tips for Eliminating Employee Burnout

According to the 2024 State of the Global Workplace report that was published by SHRM.ORG (Society of Human Resources Management) about 30% of the workforce is burnt out while an additional 36% are disengaged. It seems like the number continues to rise year by year and that burnout is becoming more common amongst the younger generation. Why should employers care that burnout is continuing to rise? Because it's costing the global economy billions—and it could cost your business next.

3 Tips for Eliminating Employee Burnout

1.Provide employees with clear expectations.  Employees want to know what to expect when coming to work each day, and it can be stressful when expectations are not clear or change day by day. As an employer, you can help eliminate this additional stress by providing a job description that clearly outlines their roles and responsibilities in addition to consistent one-on-one meetings. If you need assistance with creating a job description, we can help! Check out our Job Description Creation service.

2. Provide employees with flexibility. Anyone knows that life is busy – no matter what season of life you are in. Flexibility goes beyond just remote or hybrid options. Can you provide flexible scheduling? Does every employee really need to work a traditional 9-to-5, or can you introduce core hours and allow some autonomy? Also, consider flexibility in how work gets done. Empower employees to manage their calendars. For example, if someone is most productive in the morning and wants to block off the first few hours to focus on emails or projects, support that preference.

3. Promote work / life balance. Hustle culture is becoming a thing of the past. Today’s employees are seeking more balance and are drawn to companies that respect their personal time. A simple but effective way to support this is by encouraging employees to fully disconnect during off-hours, holidays, and personal time off. Lead by example, don’t send that 10 p.m. email, or if you do, clarify that no immediate response is expected.

Employee burnout isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a business issue. By taking proactive steps to clarify expectations, offer flexibility, and support work-life balance, employers can create a healthier, more engaged workforce. Small changes can lead to big results. Start by ensuring your team has clear, accurate job descriptions—because when people know what’s expected, they perform better and feel more confident in their roles.