Rethinking Work-Life, Well-Being, Leadership, and Work Culture
Welcome to Jennifer Moss's dedicated space, where in-depth explorations into burnout, employee happiness and well-being, and workplace culture converge. As an award-winning journalist and in-demand female public speaker, Jennifer has been at the forefront of burnout research, delving deep into the modern workplace's complexities. Her insights offer a fresh perspective, especially in these times when a parallel Burnout Epidemic rages alongside global and social challenges.
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With articles rooted in positive psychology, her writings serve as a guidepost for leaders, executives, and individuals navigating the often turbulent waters of workplace health, mental health, and work-life balance. You'll find a unique blend of research, the latest data, personal experiences, and actionable insights. Jennifer's blog serves as a resource for those seeking to understand, adapt, and thrive. Dive in and join the conversation on creating healthier, happier professional landscapes."
Rethinking Burnout: When Self-Care is Not the Cure
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) move to include burnout in the International Classification of Diseases in 2019 and to define burnout as a “workplace phenomenon” kick-started a narrative shift. It’s time we all rethink what burnout is and what to do about it.
The Power of A 4-Day Workweek: Elevating Mental Health and Productivity
Imagine a workweek where you could accomplish just as much, if not more, in four days instead of the traditional five. The notion of a 4-day workweek has caught the attention of businesses worldwide, sparked by a measure introduced in Belgium that allows employees to work longer days to enjoy a 3-day weekend.
How to Overcome Burnout Keys to a Happier Work Life
Burnout has become an all-too-familiar enemy in the fast-paced world of work. The relentless pressure and the challenges of modern-day work environments can leave employees feeling drained and overwhelmed. However, there's hope!
What We Learned About Burnout During The Covid-19 Pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jennifer Moss, who had previously studied burnout extensively and collaborated with organizations to address it, experienced a sense of living in a disaster movie. The pandemic seemed like an approaching wildfire, threatening to engulf an entire city.
If You're Burning Out, Carve a New Path: The Power of Job Crafting
In today's fast-paced work environment, stress and burnout have become common challenges for leaders. However, a technique called job crafting offers a solution to enhance workplace well-being. Job crafting allows leaders to create roles, injecting meaning and purpose into their work.
The Hidden Battle: Understanding the Reality of Brain Fog
Are you finding it increasingly challenging to tackle the most straightforward projects or organize your thoughts effectively? Do you often sit in front of your laptop, overwhelmed and unsure where to begin? If you resonate with these experiences, you might be one of the millions of individuals grappling with a phenomenon known as "brain fog.”
Strategies for Managing Burnout Beyond Self-Care
To truly overcome burnout, it is important to consider the root causes of burnout and address them directly. This may involve changing work patterns or finding new ways to approach tasks. It may also include seeking professional support or engaging in a more profound process of self-reflection.
Navigating the Fine Line Between Passion and Burnout
Passion can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it gives us the motivation and energy to pursue our goals. On the other hand, it can lead to tunnel vision and an inability to see the bigger picture. When we're passionate about something, it's easy to become so focused on our goals that we lose sight of our own well-being.
Is Quitting the Cure for Burnout?
People often ask me if burnout worsened during the pandemic. And my response is always yes, but with a caveat. Burnout was obviously at a boiling point – the pandemic just jacked the burner up too high. After years of facing a global health crisis while grieving, juggling family demands, and beyond business-as-usual job expectations, the workforce was collectively exhausted.
Dealing with Social Isolation
As COVID-19 became more dangerous, our world was forced to make many lifestyle changes, including work and home life, social and human interactions and more. This change made it very difficult for individuals to have any form of social interaction with others, especially at work. In this article written for SHRM, Jennifer Moss explains how leaders have the power to mediate change for workplace isolation and what steps they can take.
What Happens When The Leader Burns Out?
Are you a leader at work? Are you feeling exhausted, while struggling to maintain your workload? We spend most of our adult life trying to find a balance between our work and personal life; however, it can be very overwhelming when you’re trying to find a balance. One of the many roles of a leader is to keep their employees organized so everything flows smoothly, from meeting goals to deadlines.
Burnout is About Your Workplace, Not Your People
Although developing emotional intelligence skills — like optimism, gratitude, and hope — can give people the rocket fuel they need to be successful, if an employee is dealing with burnout, we have to stop and ask ourselves why.
Beyond Burned Out
People claim to be consumed by the pandemic, with 89% of respondents saying their well-being is worse. Only 1 in 5 said their well-being was good, and a mere 2% said it was excellent.
Want to Prevent Burnout?
Preventing Burnout is About Empathetic Leadership. Instead of just pivoting for our products and customers on the fly during the pandemic, the strongest cultures adjusted quickly for their employees as well.