Great Resignation is set to continue, and young and exhausted workers will take the lead.
That’s according to Deloitte Global 2022 Gen Z and annual survey.
Burnout is considered one of the top three reasons why young people leave their jobs, according to a global survey that found around 40% of Gen Zers (19-24 years old) and 24% of millennials (age 19-24) 28-39 years old) want to leave their job within two years.
This will continue to be “a significant problem for employers,” writes Deloitte, as some 46% of Gen Zers and 45% of millennials surveyed said they feel burned out due to their work environment. surname.
For us, it can feel like the only way out of a stifling job is to do something dramatic, like leave our current position altogether.
Vanessa Bohns
Professor of Organizational Behavior, Cornell University
While experts told CNBC Make It feel “widespread” burnout regardless of age, Zers and younger generations are more likely to feel pain.
“Like lack of labor continued, employees are taking on more responsibility at work, which hinders them work-life balance and Flexible. This is a big red flag for younger generations, said Dr. Natalie Baumgartner, a psychologist and workplace behavior expert.
“By looking for what is lacking in their current roles, younger generations hope to find a better culture and a flexible fit that, in their opinion, can help alleviate the situation.” their current exhaustion.”
But is quitting really the best solution to burnout? CNBC Make It found out.
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Quitting may be the best solution in some situations, such as if the office culture is toxic, says Dr. Katrina Gisbert-Tay, a psychology-trained medical doctor and health coach health of The Coach Partnership said.
Still, quitting is the only or best option “less often than we think,” said Vanessa Bohns, a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University.
“For us, it can feel like the only way out of a job we’re holding back is to do something dramatic, like leave our current position altogether.”
Bohns added: “In many cases, we can do more to change our current circumstances.”
… Never underestimate a company that will listen, acknowledge and promote change to improve employee dissatisfaction.
Dr. Natalie Baumgartner
psychologist at work
“We might assume that certain requirements – a more flexible work schedule, shorter weeks, a sabbatical or just a long vacation – are requirements that do not begin with the current job. ours and so the only way to really change our situation is to be completely new.”
Bohns, who is also the author of “You Have More Influence Than You Think,” attributes high levels of burnout to technology, which she says forces people to work long hours, and “the idea that we have to… prioritize work above all else.”
“The problem is that these norms are so pervasive that employees can find themselves in a new job, right in the same situation as they were trying to leave.”
Instead, employees should consider what boundaries they can set for themselves, adds Gisbert-Tay. “[Quitting] feels like an easy… instead of actually figuring out what’s going on. “
“No matter what industry you are in, what job you do, you probably have the same scenario. The question I ask my clients is where is your personal agency? You need to make requirements. What? How will you take care of yourself? ?”
“For me, those are more powerful questions than asking, ‘Should I quit this job?'”
Ways to recover from burnout
Instead of taking signs of exhaustion As a sign to leave your job, here are some tips to consider without making the switch:
1. New arrangement
If you’re feeling burned out and want to quit, Bohns recommends thinking about agreements that “make you happier in your current position” and asking for them.
Follow her research with more than 14,000 participants, she found that people had “excessively pessimistic views” about people’s ability to comply with the requirements.
“If you’re ready to go, there’s not much left to lose, and you might be surprised at the response,” says Bohns.
Feeling exhausted? Think about work arrangements that might make you happier in your current position, and ask for them, says Vanessa Bohns, a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University.
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Baumgartner also stressed that young workers “have to advocate and speak up for their needs” in their workplace, rather than “making it difficult for themselves”.
“Identifying solutions and opportunities to share feedback, working with management and human resources to address root issues can address the desire to leave.”
She added: “They may still choose to go but never underestimate a company that will listen, recognize and drive change to improve areas of employee dissatisfaction.”
2. Know your limits
According to Gisbert-Tay, an important part of drawing boundaries is being “intentional” about discovering your personal limits.
“For example, what’s your stop time? There will be times when your boss needs something at 7 a.m. the next day… but who knows, when does it become overwhelming for you?”
She added that the limit is different for everyone and it will change over time.
“What you need right now in the current situation may not be what you need in the next six months.”
Active recovery, through activities like meeting friends, spending time in nature, and accomplishing personal goals helps combat burnout by re-energizing us.
Vanessa Bohns
Professor of Organizational Behavior, Cornell University
To cope with the feeling of being overwhelmed at work, Gisbert-Tay also advises young workers to make time for them.
“Take 30 minutes to go through your schedule, list the things you need to prioritize, it’s really important. You may have a million things on your schedule, but there will be five top things.
3. Active Recovery
Another thing to be intentional about, Bohns says: take time off work and use that time to engage in “active recovery.”
“Exhaustion leaves us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. Active recovery, through activities like meeting friends, spending time in nature, and completing personal goals helps fight burnout.” power by re-energizing us.”
For Gisbert-Tay, sleep is the “mother of health,” and getting enough sleep is a great antidote to burnout.
“Your day’s journey begins the night before, and that has a huge impact on your mood, energy levels, clarity, and the way you make decisions.”
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