What does burnout feel like?

While it’s different for everyone, burnout usually stems from feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and underappreciated. It can present itself as irritability, chronic stress, increased mental distance or dissociation, and emotional exhaustion.

How long does burnout recovery take?

Just as it takes people different amounts of time to recover from an illness with physical symptoms, the road to recovery looks different for everyone. The most important thing to remember is that if employees do not have the time to recover fully, the symptoms of burnout will continue to come back stronger and faster.

How can employers help with burnout?

The best way for employers to prevent employees from burning out is by investing in their wellbeing. To do that, employers should implement a recognition program that calls employees out for their good work - bringing a moment of positivity to the forefront, even during the most stressful of situations.

How to Combat Burnout with Recognition