Nearly half the global workforce is grappling with burnout, which historically has been considered a consequence of long hours, a physically demanding job, or a high-stress environment. According to emerging data, burnout is also highly correlated with low feelings of inclusion.
At this D&I Insights event, sponsored by Gilbert + Tobin, DCA explored how a focus on workplace inclusion and flexibility can help protect against burnout. Discussions were held on how to integrate both inclusion and flexibility to support wellbeing and prevent burnout at work.
DCA’s CEO Lisa Annese (she/her) led a panel discussion on:
- taking a proactive approach to burnout, focused on prevention, and promotion of mental wellbeing
- how focusing on workplace inclusion (respect, connection, progress and contribution) can protect people from burnout
- building protective factors into the workplace to reduce burnout and support mental wellbeing
- how to increase feelings of inclusion
- the role of workplace flexibility and flexible job design on reducing burnout.
Our guest panel included:
- Anna Sparkes (she/her), Chief People Officer, Gilbert + Tobin
- Dr John Chan (he/him), Managing Director, Infinite Potential
- Dr Clinton Schultz, Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Black Dog Institute
- April Lea (she/her), Founder, Safe Space Collective
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