As we enter the third year of a global pandemic, it’s no secret that employees are feeling burned out. In fact, up to 75% of workers have reported that they’ve experienced burnout specifically during the COVID-19 Pandemic. There are many contributing factors to employee burnout, like poor work-life balance, dysfunctional workplace environments, feeling emotionally drained, and more. As an employer, it’s important to recognize when your team members are struggling or starting to burn out. If you are able to provide intervention, you can hopefully help your employee get past burnout and increase their peace of mind. Keep reading for a few clear signs of employee burnout from the experts at Prescott HR. 

Disengaging or Retreating

One clear sign of employee burnout is when an employee starts disengaging or retreating from their work. You may notice that an employee is no longer participating in the things they once found enjoyable, like socializing in the office or eating lunch with the team. Noticeable signs can be not returning work emails or phone calls, not showing up to team meetings, or avoiding taking on more work. 

Complete Exhaustion

A big sign of employee burnout is when he or she shows up to the office and they already appear to be completely drained. Employees who are suffering from complete exhaustion will be more prone to making mistakes on the job, disengaging, or having difficulty focusing on a task. Keep in mind that there may be factors you are unaware of in your employee’s home life, like increased caregiver responsibilities during the pandemic. It’s important to discuss the situation with your employee to find the root cause of their exhaustion and try to help remedy it.

Recurring Absences or Tardiness

Constant stress and fatigue can wear on the body. If you notice that one of your employees continues to miss work for illness, it could be their immune system reacting to burnout. An unhealthy immune system is a tell-tale sign that your employee needs to take better care of themselves physically and mentally to get better. 

Irritability or Negative Mindset

One way burnout can manifest is through our emotions. If you notice that your employee is being very irritable or lashing out during interactions, it may be that they are suffering from burnout. Another sure sign is when they bring negativity into the workplace. As a worker’s passion for their job begins to decrease, this can have a negative effect on their mood. Be sure to intervene and try to offer support before your employee’s burnout reaches this stage, as a negative workplace environment can be toxic to your other employee’s well-being.

Hire a Professional

Are your employees experiencing burnout? Hire the experts at Prescott HR to help you! Prescott HR offers a wide range of services that can help mediate workplace issues like team burnout. Our unintimated HR practices allow us to be focused and effective, providing your business with exactly what you need. Give us a call today at 443-351-8818 or contact us online.