It’s no secret that employee burnout is on the rise. The global pandemic has taken a toll on caregivers and set back women’s progress in the workforce by decades. Of course, burnout doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a culmination of triggers that cause an employee to be disengaged. There are a number of warning signs that an employee is likely burnt out, including detachment from workplace culture, lack of motivation, decreased productivity, increased mistakes, irritability and sensitivity, and absenteeism. In a recent survey conducted by Indeed, over 52% of respondents have experienced burnout in 2021 and 80% believe the pandemic contributed to workplace burnout. However, according to Gallup’s The Wellbeing-Engagement Paradox of 2020, as employees become more engaged, burnout decreases and productivity increases. As we navigate unprecedented changes in the workplace, consider taking these four steps to ensure your employees feel supported and engaged.

On this International Women’s Day, let us not only celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of women around the world, but also #choosetochallenge the outdated norms and stereotypes that perpetuate gender inequality.

The global pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economy, family life, and personal wellbeing–but it has also exacerbated decades of systemic inequality, setting women’s progress in the workforce back by decades. While 34% of men working remotely with children at home have received a promotion, one in four women are considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce altogether. Women of color are carrying an unequal burden, with Black and Latinx women facing disproportionately high rates of unemployment.