How I fought burnout while building my own mental wellbeing business

Six months ago, I met with two fellow entrepreneurs after they closed their first round of funding. I congratulated them and their response was that they were worried because they didn’t have any energy left to execute, lead and inspire. Despite appearing strong, confident, and excited across social media platforms, the reality was different and concerning.

Personal StoriesLamia PardoNovember 7, 2019wellness kpi, wellness, burnout, burnout management, stress

What is burnout and how do I recognise the symptoms?

According to Gallup, 7 in 10 millennials suffer some level of burnout. Also, the annual cost in lost productivity from employees “checking out of their jobs” is estimated at $550B. You can become a burnout vigilante by detecting your early signs of burnout, or amongst your friends, family members, and employees.

Kill the “urgh” office vibe and boost your employees’ productivity by 12 full days per year.

Over 40% of active workers report they suffer from stress and tiredness. This problem is even worse for fast-growing tech companies. A survey carried out by the app Blind to over 11K employees in the tech scene revealed that almost 60% are suffering from burn-out. The answer? Investments in effective wellness programs. You can start by sponsoring personal wellbeing sessions for your employees and achieve a 6X ROI.