The holidays are over, so why does everyone in the office look like they’re ready for a nap? An HR executive of a large staffing agency says all that celebrating can actually cause employee burnout — something employers should address if they want to start the New Year off on the right foot.
The World Health Organization says the most common symptoms of burnout are mental exhaustion and reduced productivity. Disengaged employees cost the U.S. economy between $450 and $550 billion a year in lost productivity, according to a Gallup study. And while it’s common for employees to use PTO during the holidays, it doesn’t mean they’ll come back to work refreshed.
