The Deloitte UK Mental Health Report 2022 (Mental Health and employers. The case for investment and beyond)¹ found that since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a general deterioration in the mental health and wellbeing among employees, self-employed and those on furlough. Burnout is a concern in all work environments, however it is of particular concern in caring professions such as veterinary medicine and levels have unsurprisingly increased during the pandemic.

The estimated total annual costs of absenteeism, presenteeism and labour turnover have increased by 25% since 2019, reaching an estimated annual total turnover of £53-56 billion in 2020-2021¹. While not just being the morally right thing to do, by supporting and improving employee mental health, we can also reduce employer cost. We will be looking at ways we can support staff, promote wellbeing initiatives and reduce the stigma associated with poor mental health.

Awareness is key in trying to prevent or recognise the early signs of burnout. After this talk you will be able to recognise the signs of burnout and be equipped with how to deal with this in the workplace and how to prevent it.

References 

¹Deloitte UK Mental Health Report 2022 (Mental Health and employers. The case for investment and beyond). https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/uk/Documents/consultancy/deloitte-uk-mental-health-report-2022.pdf