
The situation has been compounded in recent years by staff reductions and budget constraints - combined with the expectation that employees maintain the same, or often higher, levels of productivity.
That challenging brew makes it crucial for managers to recognize when their staff is overwhelmed and fatigued, and to have different remedies to alleviate the stress.
Burnout often occurs among the hardest-working individuals in the department, as they are usually the ones going to the extra mile to get the job done. According to an article on JobDig.com written by Liz Bywater, president of the Bywater Consulting Group, some of the most apparent warning signals include reduced performance and productivity; increased irritability; quickness to argue with clients and coworkers; decreased creativity, as well as reduced energy and apathy....