Employee burnout is 'greater risk than ever'

During Covid-19

Adam Saville
clock • 2 min read

‘Employers must think carefully about what they are offering staff by way of support,’ says expert

Employees are at greater risk than ever of suffering burnout, Debra Clark, head of specialist at Towergate Health & Protection, has warned. "Employers must look at tackling burnout in a sustainable way, eradicating the factors and issues before they take hold," she said. "The past year has been incredibly tough for everyone. With the effects being cumulative, for some people they may only just be beginning to show. Now is the time for employers to ensure they have everything in place to offer employees the support they need, and clearly communicate it or risk burnout." Burnout is desc...

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