Episode overview
Whether you’re an experienced leader or an emerging professional, navigating through burnout is a common challenge. But can burnout be prevented? Certainly!
In this episode of the Finding Career Zen Podcast, we delve into enlightening perspectives with our esteemed guest, Josh Hammonds, Ph.D., an authority in organizational communications.
Dr. Hammonds invites listeners on a journey through his pioneering course, Leading Beyond Burnout – a crucial resource for employees and managers to identify burnout and redefine performance. He artfully unpacks the four categories of burnout, providing an informative guide for host Pete Newsome—and for you as well. The conversation underscores the significance of bridging the company’s mission with an individual’s intrinsic values to ignite motivation and enhance job satisfaction.
48 minutes
Employee burnout meaning
Employee burnout refers to a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion in the workplace, often resulting from prolonged stress and/or overwork. Characterized by feelings of cynicism, detachment, and a perceived lack of accomplishment, burnout can significantly hinder productivity, engagement, and well-being among staff.
Not merely confined to work-related stress, burnout encompasses a more complex scenario where employees lose their drive and passion, impacting both their professional performance and personal lives. Addressing burnout involves acknowledging its multifaceted nature, focusing on preventive strategies, and implementing supportive workplace practices to promote a healthy, balanced work environment.
Tips for improving job satisfaction
- Seek work-life balance: Establish boundaries to ensure a balance between work and personal life.
- Pursue professional development: Engage in continual learning and seek opportunities for professional growth.
- Communicate openly: Foster transparent communication with your supervisors and peers to ensure your needs and expectations are known.
- Build positive relationships: Cultivate supportive and collaborative relationships with colleagues to create a positive work environment.
- Engage in meaningful work: Seek roles and projects that align with your values and passions.
- Practice self-care: Pay attention to your mental and physical health, ensuring you take necessary breaks and prioritize wellbeing.
- Embrace challenges: View obstacles not as setbacks, but as opportunities to learn and grow.
- Advocate for yourself: Ensure your accomplishments and contributions are recognized and advocate for your career advancement.
- Delegate effectively: Utilize delegation to manage workloads, focusing on tasks that best utilize your skills and expertise.
- Adopt a positive mindset: Maintain a positive outlook, focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on challenges.
- Enhance your work environment: Optimize your physical workspace for comfort and productivity.
Additional resources
- Identifying and Overcoming Burnout course
- How to overcome a career plateau
- Tips for switching careers
- Warning signs it is time for a new job
About Pete Newsome
Pete Newsome is the President and founder of zengig, which he created after spending two decades in staffing and recruiting. He’s also the founder of 4 Corner Resources, the nationally acclaimed and award-winning staffing and recruiting firm he started out of a home office in 2005. Pete’s primary mission back then was the same as it is today: to do business in a personal way; with a commitment to zengig becoming the most comprehensive source of expert advice, tools, and resources for career growth and happiness. When he’s not in the office or spending time with his family of six, you can find Pete sharing his career knowledge and expertise through public speaking, writing, and as the host of the Finding Career Zen & Hire Calling podcasts.