This is how companies should be rethinking the employee burnout crisis

According to a 2020 Gallup survey, nearly 76% of employees experience burnout at least sometimes, with 28% reporting they feel burned out 'very often' or 'always'.

Leveraging well-structured employee incentive programs is one of the most effective ways to combat employee burnout. Recognizing employees' hard work makes them feel valued and less likely to experience emotional exhaustion.

Employee burnout is not merely about working long hours; it's about sustained stress from feeling undervalued, overburdened, and disconnected from the workplace.

Monetary and non-monetary incentives, when implemented appropriately, work best as complementary tactics to keep employees motivated and engaged.

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