How to make employees feel included, according to researchers

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🗞️ Driving the news: Nearly half of employees globally are experiencing burnout, with higher rates among marginalized groups, according to a recent Boston Consulting Group report
• The study, involving 11,000 workers across multiple countries, found a strong correlation between burnout and low feelings of inclusion at work

🔭 The context: Burnout is significantly more likely in workplaces with low inclusion
• Inclusion-boosting practices such as access to resources, managerial support, psychological safety, and equal opportunities can help reduce burnout

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Fostering inclusive workplaces can mitigate burnout, contributing to overall employee well-being and productivity, which aligns with broader ESG goals by promoting social equity and mental health

⏭️ What's next: Employers are encouraged to adopt flexible work schedules, development opportunities, mentorship programs, and unconventional benefits like emergency loans to enhance inclusivity and reduce burnout

💬 One quote: “Burnout and inclusion are tightly intertwined across every market we assessed,” BCG stated, emphasizing that improved inclusion can halve burnout rates

📈 One stat: Employees in low-inclusion workplaces are 1.2 to 2.6 times more likely to experience burnout

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