austin benn - overwhelmed employee white paper
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OVERWORKED, OVERWHELMED, OVER-CONNECTED
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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
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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
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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
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Simplify the
workplace
Assess time against value
Create small teams
Simplify employee systems
HOW TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR THE OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEE
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Implement regular breaks
Offer flexibility
Make time for ‘nothing’
Create physical spaces for breaks
HOW TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR THE OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEE
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An adage of the
digital age is
‘always be
connected’
The solution is complex
Sources
IN SUMMARY
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