Holistic Health for Burnout in Employees and Organizations

As a responsible employer, it’s crucial to protect employees from harm, including both mental and physical health issues. Burnout is a common condition that can negatively impact an employee’s physical and mental well-being and productivity. Offering different types of support to help employees overcome burnout is essential, and one such form of support is holistic health.

What is Holistic Health?

Holistic health is a wellness approach that accounts for a person’s physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. A holistic approach to healthcare may include conventional medication and alternative therapies. The main point of holistic health is to balance every element of a person’s mind, body and spirit.

What is Burnout?

Burnout is a form of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion typically caused by high levels of stress. The following factors can lead employees to experience burnout:

• Unmanageable workloads

• Unfair treatment at work

• Unclear work responsibilities

• Lack of support from managers

• Intense deadline pressure

• Poor work-life balance

• Lack of sleep

• Excessive travel

• Conflicts with co-workers

Holistic Health Benefits for Employees

Employers can help employees avoid burnout by offering the following holistic health and wellness benefits:

• Create time and space for physical activity. Organizing walking clubs, yoga classes or meditation sessions can benefit employee’s mental and physical health.

• Promote stress management. Designate spaces in the office as relaxation areas and share resources that can help with stress management, such as breathing exercises or calming music playlists.

• Encourage breaks and time off. Ensure employees are using their paid time off and finding time to rest and recharge.

• Expand health care benefits. Consider adding mental health services, acupuncture and chiropractic care to your employee benefits packages.

Learn More

Contact Lyceum Insurance Services to explore our range of insurance solutions and discover how we can partner with your company to prioritize employee health and well-being in the workplace. Our team can help you learn more about business insurance plans and proactive steps that can be taken to protect employee health in your workplace.

This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.