A study conducted on 11,000 workers from different countries has shown that the rate is higher in environments that experience insecurity.
Summary
BCG study highlights the importance of workplace inclusion and how it impacts employee burnout.
The recently published study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), entitled “Four Keys to Promoting Inclusion and Defeating Burnout“, highlights the importance of inclusion in the workplace. The report, which covers more than 11,000 employees in several countries, indicates that 48% of respondents currently experience symptoms of burnout, a state of exhaustion characterized by disenchantment with one’s job and a feeling of ineffectiveness.
According to the survey, this feeling of tiredness is not only the result of long working hours or a high-pressure environment. The main influencing factors are the lack of:
• Adequate access to resources;
• Support from senior leadership;
• Psychological safety at the direct manager;
• Fair and equal opportunities;
• Support in life;
• Satisfaction with the current manager;
• Authenticity.
The analysis also revealed that when these feelings are positive in the workplace, employees feel more included and less prone to burnout: in the least welcoming environments the burnout rate is around 60%, while in those with greater support it is around 30%.
“These data reinforce the need for companies to invest in inclusion practices not only to improve the mental health and well-being of their employees, but also to achieve tangible business benefits. That’s because employees in more inclusive environments experience greater happiness, well-being, and motivation, which translates into better business outcomes, such as increased productivity and lower employee turnover,” says Fleuri Arruda, partner at BCG.
Additionally, the study highlights significant inequalities in feelings of support and access to resources among different groups of workers. Women, members of the LGBT community, people with disabilities, and field workers (who perform their tasks outside of the traditional office) suffered up to 26 percent more burnout.
BCG recommends that companies develop customized support programs, promote inclusive leadership, implement equality policies, and continuously monitor the work environment to make necessary changes.
“These actions are essential to increase the sense of inclusion and combat burnout, creating a healthier and more productive work environment,” concludes Arruda.
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