10 leaders share how they prioritize well-being

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Juggling work and family while still making time for yourself is no easy feat — but a leader who prioritizes healthy boundaries not only for themselves but their team can make all the difference.

As it stands, burnout continues to be a national concern: Over half of employees have reported feeling burned out this past year, and 37% reported feeling so overwhelmed it impacted their ability to do their job, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health. Notably, managers are the hardest hit, with a higher rate of burnout over entry-level employees at 54% versus 40%.

“As a leader in health and wellness, probably the most important responsibility is to demonstrate to your team that our health and well-being come first. Work can always wait. We cannot perform unless we can take care of ourselves.”

Read more: Workers are feeling the mental strain — employers must help

Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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