December 9, 2020
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST
Excessive workload, stress, long hours and difficult work cultures have produced an epidemic of burnout among physicians, nurses and others working in the healthcare sector. But it is not just there, other industries experience high rates of burnout too. And research increasingly shows that reducing burnout and increasing wellbeing is not just solved at the individual level, rather it requires organizational changes. This meeting will include a presentation on innovative approaches to reducing burnout and improving wellbeing in the health care sector and practices learned in that sector that can be implemented in a diverse array of industries.
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As Uncertainty Remains, Anxiety and Stress Reach a Tipping Point at Work
The stressful intersection between work and home life in 2020 has blurred causing people to spread themselves thin and have workplace mental health issues spill over into their personal lives. People are open to leveraging technology to help them through their struggles and support their well-being. Organizations who have already adopted artificial intelligence solutions have seen an increase in employee productivity, job satisfaction, and reduction in stress.
Preventing Burnout Is About Empathetic Leadership
Burnout prevention does not fit into a one-size-fits-all approach. To successful navigate through the pandemic, leadership more than ever must use human-centered principles and be empathetic to their workforce. Leaders must look beyond themselves and be active listeners to assess the needs of their employees in finding work-life balance and demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to the moment.
Fading Away: Construction Leaders Speak Out About Mental Health
Stigma associated with mental health conditions runs high in the construction industry with suicide being the leading cause of fatalities according to the CDC. CURT member organizations are pushing to change the culture by raising awareness through open dialogue that allow employees to feel psychologically safe seeking care and by establishing well-being and behavioral health programs. The article provides best practices for construction owners and stakeholders to consider when implementing workplace mental health initiatives in their organizations.