austin benn - overwhelmed employee white paper
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OVERWORKED, OVERWHELMED, OVER-CONNECTED
DURING THE RECESSION BUSINESSES HAD TO DO MORE WITH LESS. THE RESULT WAS MORE WORK, MORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND MORE HOURS
The aim of this whitepaper
THE OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEE
What does it mean?
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Why does it matter?
Employees can’t find what they need
Concentration levels are at an all-time low
Overwhelmed means less productive
Being overworked and overwhelmed is a serious barrier to creativity
‘Busy’ has become a badge of honour
Are employers doing enough to combat the problem?
The short answer is no
This represents a huge
challenge to business leaders,
but also, a huge opportunity.
OVERWHELMED MEANS LESS CREATIVE
Simplify the
workplace
Assess time against value
Create small teams
Simplify employee systems
HOW TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR THE OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEE
Implement regular breaks
Offer flexibility
Make time for ‘nothing’
Create physical spaces for breaks
HOW TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR THE OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEE
An adage of the
digital age is
‘always be
connected’
The solution is complex
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