These burnout indicators can result from the emotional exhaustion typically caused by a strained relationship between employees and their leaders.
- Lack of accountability or ownership
- Having a bad attitude
- Decrease in work quality
- Sudden withdrawal or silence
- Increase in sick days and call-offs
They tend to diminish as leaders and other decision-makers become more intentional in providing a supportive, emotionally healthy environment.
Read more more on the reasons burnout remains a major challenge at most companies.
About the Author
A former executive and global leadership advisor, Jessica Walter has helped leaders develop healthier relationships with employee and customers since 2003.
She spent 15 years on the executive teams of government, non-profit, and publicly traded businesses before transitioning into leadership and business advisory roles, including a senior position at a global consulting firm.
Jessica has presented practical and perspective-shifting advice on leadership and communication to a variety of audiences, including the annual conferences and leadership expos for psychologists, CEOs, emergency responders, financial services employees, and government leaders.
Her research includes leading multiple studies on communication, relationships, and leadership effectiveness, and her advice has been featured in numerous publications.
She has studied at Wharton, Duquesne, and Towson. She holds the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and certifications as a Leadership Coach and Hogan Assessments Advisor.
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