The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the health of the workforce and its employees!
Employers are experiencing:
- More than 1 in 4 Americans delayed routine health care appointments
- Fear and fatigue have had cumulative effects on chronic health conditions
- High blood pressure and diabetes can develop undetected and so for employees who have missed annual well visits, the future impact on their health can be devastating
- CDC forecasts that by 2030, 50% of Americans will have a BMI of 30% or greater (Obesity)
- American Psychological Association has recently reported that 1 in 5 Americans is burned out
- Benefits Pro reported the cost of care per employee for health care coverage is projected to be $13,800 for 2023, with a projected 6.5% increase YOY (August 2022)
Employees are reporting the following:
- Decrease in mental health 42%
- Decrease in social well-being 41%
- Decrease in financial security 32%
- Decrease in physical health 29%
The burnout rate and the decreasing health of North American employees is clearly manifesting in the way that employees feel about their productivity and satisfaction in their jobs.
And as such, the Great Resignation is upon us. Quiet Quitting is now upon us. And it is forecasted by Microsoft that 50 % of employers will mandate that employees return to work in person at some level post Labor Day 2022.
And why does this matter?
Burnout will be further impacted with return to work mandates, adapting to ever changing models of hybrid work, changing personal care routines, child care needs and possibly providing care to loved ones in their family.
The cost of employee attrition is not sustainable when the cost of replacing an employee can range from 25% of their annual salary to 50% of their annual salary.
The stress of the pandemic coupled with anxiety around “return to work” plans is further causing a drop in employee productivity. Depression, anxiety, chronic diseases, musculoskeletal issues such as tech neck, low back pain and circulatory issues are presenting with so many sitting for hours on end at their desks.
One of the biggest challenges for the Fitness Industry in North America right now is recruiting talent, retention of talent and employee satisfaction at work.
And the Universe needs our health/fitness/wellness staff to be healthy and well to provide programs, products and services to the 80% who remain unengaged in their health and wellness and to prevent burnout; if at all possible!
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So as an Owner/Operator, Manager, or an Individual – what do you do if you think you are suffering Burnout?
Always work in partnership with your primary care provider to be sure you are on the right path and be sure to explore health benefits available to you at work within your benefit plan. Put your life vest on first if you are a leader. You can pour from an empty vessel!
What are some strategies to recover while working (Be Well at Work)?
*Prioritize self care and talk about it
*Create weekly plan of self care
*Take regular mental breaks during your work day
*Move every hour on the hour
*Get outside, make time for nature and vitamin D during your workday
*Have an accountability buddy to help you stay on track with improved daily habits
Reprinted with permission. Co-written by Debbie Bellenger and Teany Hidalgo, who both have years of experience in burnout coaching and corporate wellness programming to provide employer and individual wellness/coaching strategies.
Learn more about Debbie, debbiebellenger.com
Learn more about Teany, teanyhidalgo.com.
