Burnout at work – a disease of the 21st century. Causes and solutions

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and psychological exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It is not only a factor affecting an individual's mental, and physical health and quality of life, but also a social phenomenon that significantly affects work efficiency.

Since the 1970s, when burnout syndrome was identified, it has become an important factor both in the clinical environment and in human resources management, and business efficiency, and other aspects. The latest statistical data from Benu Pharmacy Health Monitoring in Latvia show that more than half (58%) of the population is experiencing signs of burnout, which suggests that more and more workers are experiencing burnout.

Objective

To provide participants with knowledge, practical skills and everyday methods for managing stress and reducing the risk of professional burnout in the workplace.

Benefits

• Identification, recognition, prevention or reduction of psychoemotional risk or stressful situations.

• Understanding burnout risk factors, causes, signs and consequences.

• Tips and solutions for preventing and eliminating burnout syndrome.

• What personality and work environment factors affect burnout?

• How does employee burnout affect organizations?

• The interaction between employee emotional well-being and organizational functioning.

• Employee burnout - key statistical data.

• Fill out the "Burnout Survey" to determine your burnout level.

Work method

Active and engaging form of work. The theoretical part is supplemented with examples and practical exercises.

Program

1. Emotional well-being - meaning, definition and risks.

2. Emotional, physical, and cognitive signs and consequences of burnout.

3. Reducing the risk of burnout using practical tasks:

Satisfying physiological needs - sleep, food;

• Effective planning of working time and tasks;

• combining work, family, friends, and time for yourself;

• taking care of physical and emotional health;

• relaxation techniques.

4. Sharing ways to find joy – a short survey.

5. Feedback.