Employees returned to work this week, hopefully refreshed from some time off. Use the momentum of the new year to encourage a more restful and balanced approach to work in 2023.
The past several years have been challenging for everyone in the workforce, and the stress is taking its toll: a November survey by Aflac found that 59% of employees were struggling with moderate levels of burnout, up from 52% in 2021. Burnout can lead to more serious mental health issues, as well as high rates of attrition.
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Make this the year you manage work differently: in this week's top stories, executives from Aflac, Flexjobs and Visier share their best tips for supporting workplace well-being. Whether it's encouraging employees to take their PTO throughout the year, and then leaving them alone when they do, we all deserve a break. Employees will come back to work more productive and loyal when they feel like their employer supports them outside of work, too.
Check out all of the latest advice on attaining work-life balance this year. What's one resolution you can make for 2023 that will help you and your employees combat burnout and work smarter?