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Employees come in all shapes and sizes. As a result,
it is imperative that managers and organisations do
not prescribe a one-size fits all model to managing
employee well-being. Instead, they should work
on an individual basis with each employee, finding
flexible interventions and providing an adaptable
and agile working environment along the way. As such, organisations can provide a space for these
personalities to work alone, where their productivity
increases and creative juices can flow. Similarly,
organisations can work with employees, providing
agile working conditions to help create a sustainable
working culture and work-life balance, thus reducing
the likelihood of burnout.
Many workplaces are built around teamwork,
collaboration and endless meetings to harness
creativity. This model does not bode well, however,
for people whose creative juices and energy levels
are depleted through constant collaboration. In fact,
many individuals, especially those that are more
introverted, feel exhausted and find it difficult to get
their work done in this kind of environment. Of course, individuals have a role to play too. It is
important that people manage their own personal
expectations, harnessing their skills and reflecting
on their own personal values. This is particularly the
case if you’re working in a role that does not readily
align with your own values or predisposition. It’s
important to reflect on what matters to you, as living
an inauthentic life can lead to burnout when your
personal values are conflicted.
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Sarah Tottle Sarah Tottle does not work for,
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Business psychologist
Lancaster University
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