Curating the week in wellness Sep. 20–Sep. 24, 2021: Eliminating burnout, finding the limits of free speech, and more

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1. How to halt burnout and keep your best workers happy.

According to Gallup’s most recent data, 48% of U.S. employees are actively searching for new gigs.

How can you change their minds and make them keen to stay? Gallup says that “burnout-free” employees have these things in common:

• They have managers who set healthy expectations and remove stress.
• They have high well-being and excellent work/life balance.
• They work in a culture that celebrates each person’s strengths.

The piece concludes:

“The year 2020—from its pandemic to its political and social turmoil—has made one thing clear: The organizations that win the talent, customers and profits of the future will be those that care for their employees best.”