Anguish, tension, excessive worry, bad mood and lack of concentration are just some of the symptoms that people with burnout. Mexico is one of the countries with the highest prevalence of employees being “burned out”.
The food, financial, construction and government sectors have higher rates of these symptoms. For example:
- 61% of construction workers feel tension and anguish on a regular basis
- 60% of restaurateurs have trouble concentrating at work
- 27% of government workers have sleep problems
- 30% of finance employees have felt unhappy or depressed in the last year
Alert for burnout: 5 signs that your business leader is on edge
This, according to the Barometer of the mental health of workers in Mexico, carried out by Affor Health, a psychosocial health company.
“The prevalence of burnout in companies it is alarming, we have detected that this leads to problems such as low productivity, internal conflicts, high turnover, even difficulty in acquiring new skills or knowledge, but when the leader is the one who presents burnoutthe effects impact the entire team or company”, Anabel Fernández, CEO and founder of Affor Health.
The specialist also points out that in the country, less than 10% of workers can access specialized mental health services. Those who achieve it are located in the largest cities in the country such as Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara; while the percentage decreases when it comes to smaller states or states with a smaller number of inhabitants.
What the symptoms say
The first symptom of a leader with burnout It is extreme tiredness and fatigue. This type of fatigue is not relieved by rest and can leave a person feeling overwhelmed and lacking in energy. Second, irritability and impatience can set in, which can lead to unprofessional behavior and strained relationships with colleagues and subordinates.
It also stands out, as a third symptom, emotional disconnection: a loss of interest in work and a lack of motivation. In addition, there can be a constant lack of concentration and productivity, which can make it difficult to complete tasks and meet deadlines. Finally, a leader with burnout You may experience physical problems such as headaches, digestive problems, and sleep disturbances.
detection and treatment
“It is important to prevent and treat psychosocial risks in the workplace because they can have a significant impact on the mental health of workers and on the efficiency of the company in general. The early detection of burnout it can prevent its progression and help employees recover faster”, adds the CEO and founder of Affor Health.
He also points out that occupational mental health programs improve the attitude and productivity of collaborators, and when it comes to an area leader, the benefits are greater.
“A healthy leader leads by example, motivates and inspires his team and leads him to achieve better results and this translates into more successful companies. The mental health of a company’s leadership is essential for collective success, since their psycho-emotional state affects decision-making and the company’s ability to execute,” adds Fernández.
On the other hand, the treatment of burnout It can reduce the costs associated with low productivity, staff turnover and the difficulty of a company to recruit key talent, since the work environment is a factor for professionals to choose to collaborate in a company.
“Leaders who experience burnout they also transmit stress and negativity to their employees, which can create a toxic and unhealthy work environment. Therefore, it is important that leaders are aware of psychosocial risks in the workplace and work on their own mental health to ensure the long-term success of the company”, concludes the CEO of Affor Health.