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If you’re working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and feeling burnt out, you’re not alone. Many folks are feeling the building pressure of this on-going experience eat away at the peace. According to a survey by Monster, an online employment platform, 69% of remote employees are experiencing burnout.

What is Burnout?

According to the World Health Organization, you may be experiencing burnout if you are feeling any of the follow:

Increased exhaustion or energy depletion
Decreased Engagement
Increased feelings of job-related negativity or cynicism
Reduced productivity or efficacy

Preventing Work-from-home Burnout

There’s good news- there are strategies you

Working from home on a regular basis poses challenges for employees and employers alike. While many organizations see a boost in productivity with employees at home due to less time socializing, it has an impact that cuts both ways. The lack of socialization can negatively impact employee mental health and team cohesion.

According to Clutch, a data-driven field guide for B2B buying and hiring decisions, 60% of employees have spent less time socializing with co-workers since they began working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic

How to Stay Connected with Co-workers

Although it’s

At the end of the calendar year, workplace holiday celebrations are an experience that many employees look forward to as a highlight of the season. These celebrations are often a long-standing tradition allowing employees to celebrate with their colleagues—and sometimes family and guests.

However, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations are evaluating how to engage employees safely this holiday season. Employers find themselves tasked with deciding whether they should cancel, postpone or offer an amended celebration that prioritizes safety—with many choosing to offer a virtual holiday party.

Virtual holiday parties

GUEST BLOGGER: NEAL GLATT, of GrowTheBench.com

When I entered the workforce 10 years ago, every business was concerned with survival.   “The Great Recession” struck hard and the future of sales and profitability for many industries was extremely concerning.  We were all caught completely by surprise and suffered some very tough years as a result.  Hopefully, reading this now, you not only survived but have likely emerged stronger with new processes, solid growth, and increased technology to be better equipped than we were before.  Congratulations!

Here’s the problem: we are on the verge