Stressed out, even though they know all the right things to do to manage their stressors
Overwhelmed with too many responsibilities and not enough support
Plagued by surges of motivation that wither on the vine
Struggling with relationships with coworkers who are gossipy, negative, take credit for your work, or do less than their fair share
Frustrated by how much time and money it costs for training that’s supposed to save on both . . . but doesn’t
Uncertain about exactly what they can do to fix the problem
In our work to help people boost their careers (and wellbeing) we hear these problems over and over.
This isn’t hearsay, it’s the conclusions reached by many research studies, including one carried out across 17 industries by Mental Health America that found that:
Most employees are experiencing signs of burnout.
Employees are not receiving the support they need to manage stress.
Workplace stress is severely impacting employees' mental health.