OVERWORKED, OVERWHELMED, OVER-CONNECTED

DURING THE RECESSION BUSINESSES HAD TO DO MORE WITH LESS. THE RESULT WAS MORE WORK, MORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND MORE HOURS

The aim of this whitepaper

THE OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEE

What does it mean?

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Why does it matter?

Employees can’t find what they need

Concentration levels are at an all-time low

Overwhelmed means less productive

Being overworked and overwhelmed is a serious barrier to creativity

‘Busy’ has become a badge of honour

Are employers doing enough to combat the problem?

The short answer is no

This represents a huge

challenge to business leaders,

but also, a huge opportunity.

OVERWHELMED MEANS LESS CREATIVE

Simplify the

workplace

Assess time against value

Create small teams

Simplify employee systems

HOW TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR THE OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEE

Implement regular breaks

Offer flexibility

Make time for ‘nothing’

Create physical spaces for breaks

HOW TO MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR THE OVERWHELMED EMPLOYEE

An adage of the

digital age is

‘always be

connected’

The solution is complex

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