It's imperative to find out the root cause of burnout. If it's temporary then avenues to achieve efficiency needs to be found out. If the burnout is lomg term, then necessary steps should be adopted earliest possible. 1. Reviewing the work load of each team members. 2. Redistribution of work. This would bring relief to the team members who are over-loaded. 3. Implement employee well-being programs like regular meditation sessions, one-on-one conselling sessions. 4. Most importantly, a leader should provide psychological safety to each individual team member, so that they come up with their issues and problems. An open and transparent environment, a supportive manager can reduce the burnout to a great extent.

Listening to the needs of the team, being empathetic with them and showing ourselves in a flexible way to the opportunities they need, while generating an open environment of trust and showing humanity above all.

My approach would focus on balancing productivity with the wellbeing of the team by fostering an open and supportive environment. Firstly, I would encourage transparent communication, ensuring team members feel comfortable expressing concerns they are facing then assessing workloads to identify any imbalances and work with managers to redistribute tasks & adjust deadlines if needed. Additionally, I’d recommend implementing wellness initiatives such as mindfulness sessions or team-building activities that allow employees to decompress and strengthen their connection with each other. Lastly, continuous feedback loops would be established to monitor progress, ensuring that both the team’s mental health and productivity remain a priority.

I believe a balanced culture that prioritizes well-being can prevent burnout and create a sustainable work environment. Acknowledge the team: Recognize those feeling burnout and encourage them to share their experiences. Assess workloads: Ensure tasks are manageable and balanced for the team. Focus on priorities: Help the team concentrate on what's most important, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Be transparent: Communicate openly with both the team and management about the team’s capacity and workload. Encourage communication: Foster open dialogue, provide feedback, and celebrate even the small wins!