Although organizations and managers have a strong incentive to combat burnout, it is often difficult to detect — especially in remote workers. Fortunately, there are effective strategies managers can use to improve their ability to identify burnout signs in their teams, even when they lack frequent physical proximity to their team members. Indeed, by paying more attention to both behavioral and communication cues, managers can significantly improve their ability to assess employee burnout even in virtual or digital meetings. This article discusses five things managers should be doing to identify burnout in remote employees, as well as what to do if you spot the signs.
5 Signs a Remote Worker Is Burning Out
