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Workplace Health & Well-being

Productivity While Preventing Burnout

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress, often related to work. To prevent burnout, it is crucial to implement strategies that promote mental health and well-being in the workplace. These include setting clear boundaries between work and personal life, encouraging regular breaks, and fostering a supportive work environment. Regularly assessing and adjusting workloads to ensure they are manageable and promoting a culture of open communication where employees feel comfortable discussing their stressors are also effective strategies. By prioritizing these practices, organizations can help maintain a healthy and productive workforce.

To learn more about productivity while preventing burnout, please review our resources below.

Sources: World Health Organization, Positive Psychology, Medical News Today

Workload Management Resources Learn More

Source: McMaster Human Resources Services

Preventing Burnout Learn More

Source: Workplace Strategies for Mental Health

University Technology Services Learn More

Source: University Technology Services

Save Time with CoPilot Learn More

Source: University Technology Services

International Day of Happiness Learn More

Source: International Day of Happiness

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The Working Mind Mental Health Training Learn More

The Working Mind is an evidence-based program designed to promote mental health and reduce stigma around mental illness in the workplace.  This training directly supports our shared purpose of promoting and contributing to a healthy and safe community at McMaster University.

Professor Hippo on Campus Learn More

The core Professor Hippo-on-Campus program consists of 8 modules that teach staff and faculty at McMaster about student mental health and how to support students in a way that suits their role, whether it be as an academic advisor or as a professor. The program will also teach how to use the Responding to Students in Distress and Difficulty (RSDD) protocol.

Employee Family and Assistance Program Learn More

McMaster University is proud to offer the extended benefit of an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with our partner, Telus Health.

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Workplace Health & Well-being Contacts

deb garland

Deb Garland

Manager, Workplace Health & Well-being Strategies

Karli Dillane

Program Coordinator, Workplace Health & Well-being