Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a thought leader in the space of burnout and stress prevention & management, joined Essex for a live keynote presentation. Dr. Ziegler discussed stress and burnout brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and other external factors. To view the recording of this presentation, visit our burnout BUZZ page and click “play” in the upper right-hand corner. 

Dr. Ziegler joined us as a result of feedback received on our May 2021 Engagement Survey. Within the 783 comments provided by our associates, keywords such as “burnout,” “stressed,” “too many priorities,” and “work-life balance” were shared. Essex leadership has committed to addressing these concerns by offering resources to help individuals cope with stress and burnout.

Below you will find key tips geared towards management that came out of Dr. Ziegler’s presentation. We recommend utilizing these tips in your everyday practice as a people leader.