8 Recommendations to Reduce & Combat Burnout

1.) Make sure your leaders, teams, individuals are feeling a sense of purpose. This may not be the solution for front-line workers who are feeling pandemic burnout, but Moss’ research suggests that people who feel a strong sense of purpose in their work experience fewer burnout tendencies. And, on the same note, recognize the contributions people have made in ways that are meaningful to them. Remember, all of us have done something special or significant this past year, not just a few people who need to be singled out because they may be burning out.

2.) Provide a manageable workload – communicate more, and often, about priorities and work that will produce the highest value.

3.) Reduce meeting fatigue. I know myself, I’m doing more meetings each day since I’m not commuting and traveling. Yet, I’m more exhausted each day, even with all the little breaks and distractions I incorporate. Meeting-free days or half days and 4-day work weeks ar...