According to new data from Delamere Health, education is estimated to be one of the most hazardous industries for workplace burnout potential during the nationwide lockdown.
The coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted how education staff work daily. Staff are exposed to soaring anxiety levels, exhaustion and fear.
Now new research from Delamere has revealed that Education is one of the highest industries at risk of pandemic burnout. Landing in eighth place on the Intense Industries scale, ranking of 2.09, with the lowest score being 4.
Here are the top 10 burnout industries:
1) Construction – Overall score 1.21/4
2) Manufacturing – 1.27
3) Wholesale, retail and auto repair – 1.37
4) Administrative & Support Services – 1.62
5) Transport and Storage – 1.65
6) Accommodation & Food Services – 1.62
7) Mining, energy and water supply – 1.67
8) Education – 2.04
9) Scientific and Technical Activities – 2.27
10) Agriculture fishing & forestry – 2.30
Who is responsible for preventing Burnout, Employers or Employees?
Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Advisory Board Member at Delamere Health says:
“Stress generally is down to the individual recognising that they are working too hard or long, but it’s a two-way street. The individual needs to manage their priorities and manage their health and wellbeing. It’s also down to the employer to set manageable workloads, the boss should be contacting you as an individual if they notice overworking”.
How Can You Spot and Prevent Burnout?
The key component to preventing burnout is spotting the symptoms that lead to burnout. Having someone that will help you recognise and these symptoms are very beneficial.
Spotting that you have a problem is the first step to resolving it, once you recognise that you are being negatively affected you can start to find the root of the problem and devise a plan to stop it.
Speaking to someone is incredibly important, whether it is your partner, a friend or a professional, talking about the problem will help significantly.
For more information on the Delamere study visit: https://delamere.com/blog/burnout-britain-the-effects-of-the-glorification-of-grind-culture
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