Samuel Hunt co-founder of MaterialsMarket.com, urges construction leaders to look out for common causes of burnout and address it at the earliest opportunity
Burnout continues to deeply impact workers across every industry with everyone needing to juggle more demands in life than ever before. Those in the construction industry are particularly susceptible to this as it’s a sector consisting of long hours, weekends, hard work and for many, hard, manual labour. To keep the construction sector thriving, leaders in all positions must ensure that they are on the lookout for the common causes of burnout and empower employees to safeguard themselves against it.
Burnout is an issue that can not only affect individuals but have a knock-on effect on entire companies. It has the potential to affect both health (mental or physical) and productivity at work, ultimately costing companies and industries dearly. This is why it is crucial to address burnout at the earliest opportunity.
Recognising the signs of burnout
Burnout can strike suddenly, so it’s important for tradespeople to…
