Navigating the care of an aging loved one is a challenging process, but one that most people will need to engage with at some point in their lives. An estimated 83% of older adults are cared for by spouses, family members, friends and other forms of unpaid caregivers.

Burnout is widespread among high performers. What can HR leaders do to prevent high performer burnout?

According to the science behind wellbeing, there are brain mechanisms that support our wellbeing. Our neural correlates can help shed light on why some people experience greater wellbeing than others.

For some people, the symptoms of anxiety ebb and flow within the regular rhythm of life, while for others, the symptoms persist into overwhelm and make it challenging to focus on anything beyond the mental and physical nature of the symptoms. When symptoms persist into long-term overwhelm, burnout is usually the result.

That’s right, you’re a seasoned, capable, well-respected HR leader with the weight of the world on your shoulders—or at least an entire company’s employees counting on you to succeed—and you blew it.

Workplaces can be anxiety-inducing spaces for employees. There’s a lot to handle with deadlines looming, office politics to manage, and unforeseen issues such as COVID-19. Employee anxiety affects work by decreasing productivity and damaging company culture. When your team is distracted by stress, they cannot function at their total capacity. When employee anxiety and stress are handled appropriately, staff can get back to focusing on their work instead

Workplaces can be anxiety-inducing spaces for employees. Employee anxiety affects work by decreasing productivity and damaging company culture. When your team is distracted by stress, they cannot function at their total capacity.