Work stress & burnout5 min
Your inbox doesn't need to come on holiday
Autumn break has started, and the Christmas holidays are just around the corner. This is the moment to recover. But looking back at this past summer, the…
Work stress & burnout: recognise the signals and prevent them
Work stress and burnout are among the biggest causes of long-term absence, and they rarely appear overnight. Usually there is a period of high workload, little recovery and signals that still seem too small to react to. That is exactly where the opportunity for absence prevention lies.
As an employer you can do a lot: make workload discussable, agree on availability outside working hours, teach managers to recognise signals and create room for recovery. That is not about a non-committal wellness action, but about how work is organised.
In this theme you will find articles on the causes of stress, on the role of recovery and boundaries, on digital overload and on what you can do to prevent burnout in your organisation. They are written from the employer's perspective, with practical handles.
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Articles about work stress & burnout
Also read the section in the guideA complete overview of this topic within absence prevention.
Work stress & burnout2 min
The Sunday Night Email Problem
Sunday evening. A message from a colleague. You quickly check your email before going to sleep. Sound familiar? For almost half of Dutch employees, this is no…
Work stress & burnout3 min
Stress is the new traffic jam: everyone's stuck in it, nobody wants to be
We used to complain about traffic on the A2. These days we complain about our mental traffic jam. That feeling of your head working overtime while your body…
Work stress & burnout2 min
Want to Prevent Burnout in Your Organization? Start Here
Do you want to prevent burnout in your organization? Feel the pressure rising within your team? You're not alone. As many as 20.7% of Dutch employees struggle…
Work stress & burnout2 min
Want to Prevent Burnout in Your Organization? Start Here
Do you want to prevent burnout in your organization? Feel the pressure rising within your team? You're not alone. As many as 20.7% of Dutch employees struggle…
Work stress & burnout3 min
Do you like to multitask, and find it hard to stay focused? This will help right away.
Multitasking, you think your brain can do multiple things at once, but that's not actually true. In practice, it switches at lightning speed from one task to…
Work stress & burnout3 min
Why Recovery Is Just as Important as Performance
In many organizations, the focus is on performance. Results, productivity, and growth are essential for success. However, one critical factor is often overlooked: recovery. Without sufficient recovery, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain energy, focus, and motivation over the long term. Just as in elite sports, sustainable performance at work depends on finding the right balance between effort and recovery.
Work stress & burnout2 min
Work Stress: How to Reduce It and Improve Your Well-being
Work stress is a growing problem in the Netherlands. According to TNO, a significant number of employees suffer from burnout symptoms, costing the economy billions each year. It’s time to address this issue. In this article, we explore the causes of work stress and provide solutions to reduce absenteeism and improve work-life balance.
Work stress & burnout2 min
Mental well-being in the digital age: strategies for a healthy work-life balance
Navigate the challenges of digital working life with effective strategies for mental well-being and a healthy work-life balance. Discover practical techniques for stress management and building resilience.
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