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What about Burnout?
In 1974, psychologist Herbert Freudenberger coined the term “burnout” to describe severe physical and mental exhaustion caused by chronic work stress. He identified behavioral signs of frustration, anger, cynicism, and depression. Particularly susceptible were individuals with a “committed” personality type—specifically medical providers at a New York City clinic. He concluded that burnout was most prevalent…
Read More“Reflecting on 2023 and Anticipating 2024: Key Business Trends and Pitfalls to Avoid”
As the year draws to a close, it’s an opportune time to review the significant trends of 2023 and gear up for the anticipated shifts in 2024. We’ll explore ten prominent business trends from each year, offering valuable insights into what worked, what’s evolving, and how to navigate the changing landscape.Not surprisingly, there are common…
Read MoreImproving Employee Engagement
With the “Great Resignation,” followed by “Quiet Quitting,” and even “Loud Quitting,” it’s no surprise that one of the most important conversations companies are having is about employee engagement. Whether referring to their employees’ engagement or what initiatives the organization will drive to improve employee engagement, this issue is on everyone’s radar. In this article,…
Read MoreIdentifying Motivators to Improve Retention
Tapping into individual employee’s motivators based on their own unique behavior profile has long been a strategy for Know Your Talents. We use that knowledge when we hire and promote and it’s something we teach our clients to do as well. Paying attention to what motivates each person helps place in them in the right…
Read MorePrioritize Energy Drain and Satisfaction Level
It’s all about Priorities! Priority Environments that is… So what is the Priority Environment? It’s a measure of something occurring in a person’s environment over the past 6-8 weeks that caused them to feel the need to adapt their behavior. Beside the shifts in behavior, such as pushing Dominance up or lowering Extroversion, the Priority…
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