Protecting Against Burnout: Finding Work-Life Balance

Burnout affects about 3 in 4 U.S. employees, reducing productivity and retention. Small businesses can counter this with strategies from Exectras’ 52 Weeks of Wellness program, fostering healthier teams. (Source) 

Set Clear Boundaries

Encourage employees to stick to defined work hours, like 8 AM-5 PM, and mute notifications after hours using tools like Slack. This helps separate work from personal life, easing stress.

Promote Flexible Scheduling

Offer hybrid or remote work options, as flexibility boosts employee satisfaction and engagement. Use scheduling tools like Calendly to streamline meetings across time zones, keeping teams connected.

Encourage Self-Care

Suggest short 5-minute stretch breaks or gratitude journaling to improve focus and mental well-being. These small habits can significantly reduce burnout risk and enhance workplace morale.

Provide Robust Support

Exectras’ Virtual Primary Care and behavioral health resources, part of Exectras Membership, address stress early, connect employees to support, and improve retention.

Taking specific steps to support work-life balance—like setting boundaries, offering flexibility, and providing health resources—can help businesses reduce burnout and keep their team operating efficiently.