Teresa Vozza, PCC, CHRL’s Post

I want to talk about burnout. It feels widespread lately, cropping up in conversations with friends, family, and clients alike. Whether it's career-related or just life's challenges, burnout seems to be a shared experience. My point is simple: let's be kinder to one another and extend a bit more grace. We're all wrestling with obstacles, many of which go unspoken. Many of us grapple with job dissatisfaction but carry guilt because at least we have one. Some face the frustration of job searching only to be met with silence or told they lack experience despite possessing ample qualifications. Family issues can detract from our ability to perform at our usual capacity. And with everything happening in the world, worrying about marketing metrics or project budgets can feel trivial. Managers, it's crucial to check in on your team members regularly and engage in deeper, more vulnerable conversations. People need genuine support, not just surface-level support. To achieve this, you must create a safe space where employees feel comfortable sharing their struggles, ideas, and even tears. We've been conditioned to put on a facade of productivity for eight or nine hours a day, even when life isn't cooperating. But the reality is different. Life throws curveballs, and pretending otherwise is draining. As companies and as a society we need to acknowledge that and create environments where authenticity is valued over appearances. #burnout #companiesdobetter #managers

One common theme I hear when speaking with leaders and business owners about burnout is how lonely it can feel - even thought we know over 70% of the working world is feeling overwhelmed and burned out right now! (Gallop, 2024) Oftentimes imposter syndrome, outside pressure and shame are mixed with fear of disappointing others, losing respect and being abandoned which leads to leaders feeling all alone without a soul to talk to. One antidote to feel on BURNOUT ISLAND? Friendship! Having a best friend at work not only helps productivity but positivity, problem solving and personal confidence - and it's not hard to imagine why! Think about a time in your life where you have: -Brainstormed a solution to a problem with a colleague -Vented about a frustrating situation with a friend -Had a change in perspective thanks to a trust conversation -Made a mistake and had help cleaning up the mess -Felt lost and unsure of yourself till someone reminded you of all your talents and value Friends can make tough times better, happier times more joyful and our workplaces play-places, celebration-stations and growth-generators! Do you agree? ⬇ Tag a work-friend that got you through a tough moment or season in life below and show them some love! 💖 PS: Shoutout to Tucker Bryant + Adam Smiley Poswolsky (pictured here) for not only being excellent friends to me and many but also for cheering me on even though I am so bad at Topgolf! ⛳ #keynotespeaker #burnoutprevention #gratitude #workplaceculture #hr #happiness #leadership

So many of the leaders I've had the privilege of coaching in the last several years have struggled with burnout, stress, and overwhelm—unsurprising given what the research continues to show us about the alarming global burnout pandemic that has followed after the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most important reframes we can leverage is shifting our understanding away from the false notion that rest and work are opposites. Instead, the research shows us that rest is not opposite of but integral to work—especially our best work. Indeed, decades of research show that rest is absolutely critical to our ability to do our most focused, innovative, highest quality work. How are you carving out time for the rest that supports you in doing your own most meaningful, creative, highest quality work? How are you enabling your team to? ID: White text that reads "Instead of asking, 'Have I worked hard enough to rest?' I've started asking 'Have I rested enough to do my most loving, meaningful work?'" - Nicola Jane Hobbs against an ombre orange, pink, and purple background. #Burnout #BurnoutPrevention #BurnoutRecovery #LeadershipCoaching #WellBeing #WellBeingAtWork #WorkSmarterNotHarder -- As always, thoughts and views are my own and do not represent those of my current employer.

As I write this it's half time for the Saturday 3pm kick offs. Both teams taking a breather from a demanding 45+ minutes of football, rehydrating, refueling and taking onboard instructions on how to tackle the second half. Do you take time during your working day to take a break and check your energy levels? The recent rise in burnout admissions is teaching us that workplace stress doesn’t discriminate 🌪️ 🧠 In the last year Jacinda Ardern and Jürgen Klopp are two of the biggest celebrity names that have admitted to struggling with their workloads and energy levels 📉 🔋 Even when you’re at the most successful point in your career, you can still experience burnout, so learning to alleviate chronic stress should be a priority for your working and your personal life 💡 Discover more about burnout, and the ways in which you can avoid it, by clicking here 👉 https://sie.ag/4iiQzN #AlleviatingBurnout #WorkLifeBalance

🌟 WHY DO I LOVE MY JOB? 🌟 🔥 In a world where burnout is rampant, let's talk about why I'm passionate about what I do. But first, let's address some alarming statistics that I shared in a presentation this morning to 35 business leaders: 1️⃣ Did you know that a staggering 88% of UK employees have experienced burnout in the last 2 years? That's a reality we can't afford to ignore. 2️⃣ Work-related stress is hitting women 50% harder than men. Why are we seeing this gap, and what can we do to bridge it? 3️⃣ A shocking 17.1 MILLION days were lost in the UK in 2022/2023 due to stress, depression, or anxiety. That's a LOT of £ ! 4️⃣ And then there's the sobering fact: 60% of businesses fail. 💬 Now, here's why I'm passionate about my work: I have the privilege of working with businesses and individuals to ensure people are at their best in both work AND life. 🌟 When we focus on the whole person, it's a win-win situation. They're not just avoiding burnout; they're thriving. They're healthy, happy, and raring to go. And guess what? That means they can work better, which leads to bigger and better results for everyone involved! So, let's shift the focus from just working harder to working smarter and healthier. Because when people are at their best, amazing things happen. These numbers paint a bleak picture of the state of well-being in our workplaces. But here's where YOU come in. I want to hear from YOU. Share your thoughts, reactions, and ideas on how we can tackle this crisis together (or how you already are). Comment below and let's spark a conversation that leads to real change. #worklifebalance #MentalHealthMatters #SuccessMindset #coachingforsuccess

❓ Is anyone else noticing this ❓ Burnout isn't only on the rise, but its becoming more of an accepted norm. Forbes came out with an interesting article a few days ago to highlight a new device that can track burnout from the tone of your voice, you can read that here: https://lnkd.in/eB7Rt_-g Our question - is this going a bit too far? Have we really gotten to the point where we no longer will push to hold orgs accountable for reducing burnout culture, and instead ask employees to buy one more "health" device to track something they likely have limited control in changing if their org culture doesn't support healthy work boundaries? In the article they note that "burnout results from cumulative and unmanaged stress that smacks you against the wall. Once that happens, there’s no quick fix. When people get overloaded with work, they often think PTO or a vacation will remedy the disease, but that’s a myth. You can’t cure it by slowing down, taking a long vacation or working fewer hours. The key symptom of burnout is exhaustion in the form of a deep fatigue that isn’t curable by rest or time off. You’re already out of gas. Burnout is difficult to detect, and the best recourse is taking preemptive action before you hit the wall." Again, a lot of talk about preemptive action the individual can take, but what about team leaders? What about orgs? Aren't we all accountable for making this better? After all, 62% of employees have expressed that they are living in a constant state of burnout, and burnout is what kills people. Questions for you: ❓ What do you do to limit burnout for your teams? What does your org do that works really well? ❓ What do you think about this burnout detection device? #work #hr #careeradvice #careercoach #careerdevelopment #corporate #corporateadvice #working #workingclass #millenials #genz #genx #undergrad #intern #manager #newhire #corporatelife #corporateculture #officelife #9to5life #workproblems #humanresources #managersbelike #burnout 

🔥🔥#FridayCEOTip: Get permission to post about your team 🔥🔥     I have seen the good, bad, and ugly in recent LinkedIn posts from CEOs and C-level leaders about their employees and teams. How do you feel about this if you are “the tagged employee?”     If you want to post about someone, please get their permission, regardless of if it’s positive or negative. Making mistakes is part of the professional’s success story because we all make mistakes, learn from mistakes, and improve ourselves from the mistakes we have made.     What can result from you, as a C-level leader, posting about your team without their knowledge? They could resign, feeling that it’s public shaming or discussion about them. They could be recruited quickly from your team if they are A-Players, or they could become unhappy because they always must look over their shoulders for your posts or what you say about them to others publicly.     In today’s businesses, mental health has become a top-level concern, with many companies and CEOs choosing to help their employees, not contribute to their wellbeing downfall. So, ask permission so there are no surprises or misunderstandings.     If you need help, reach out to me via DM.        If you want to participate in my next book, reach out to me via DM. I am collecting CEO mistakes via a form, how to avoid them, and how to recover from them if you have made them. Designed to help new CEOs, leaders, and anyone who wants to learn from others' mistakes!        Enjoy your weekend, reflect, boost your planning juices, and see you next week!        #CEOInsights #FridayCEOTip #CEO #mentalhealth #wellbeing #beelinebill  

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Companies often come to us asking for help to lessen their team's load and streamline their operations - unfortunately, oftentimes it's a reactive attempt to fight burnout, not a proactive strategy. We're determined to help you reverse the effects of burnout on your team and provide organized systems to avoid this all too prevalent industry issue from resurfacing. In this month's blog article, our JPG Talent team shares a few ideas you can implement immediately to start setting your team up for a manageable future, such as: 🌊 Ebbs and flows planning 📝 Setting and updating priorities 🗨️ Supply chain team communication strategies, and more! Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q02wFP6z0 #FoodandBeverage #CPGIndustry #JPGTalent #Burnout

Ever had these thoughts at work? “I can barely focus at work anymore!” “I feel like I have nothing left to give…” 😞 “I’m so tired.” Chances are you’ve had these thoughts, but these feelings may be indicative of burnout. The good news is that you can do something about it. Oftentimes, the best way to deal with being burntout at work is to seek support, which can look like: ✅ Setting more realistic goals and expectations for yourself. ✅ Talking to your boss about your concerns. ✅ Looking at your options for distributing your workload more effectively. Keep an open mind, find ways to protect yourself, and ask for help when needed. We’re curious: what are some other ways to limit individual symptoms of burnout? Moreover, how do we prevent burnout at the office? #hr #dei #arrivedrivethrive #poweroflanguage #innovation #companyculture #leadership #inclusion