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[h=2]S’pore has the highest levels of employee burnout in Asia Pacific[/h]
October 12th, 2012 |
Author: Editorial
According to a report released by Hudson HR company yesterday (11 Oct), 61% of employees in Singapore are experiencing an increase in workload. This is the highest figure in all Asia-Pacific markets surveyed.
Nearly half (46%) of the Singapore employees surveyed now work 51 hours a week or more.
Singapore is also seeing the highest levels of employee burnout in the region; a third (33%) of employers reported an increase in burnout.
Andrew Tomich, Executive General Manager of Hudson Singapore, said: “All employers need to be aware that there is a great deal they can do to prevent burnout. They need to provide greater clarity around roles and delivery expectations, improve alignment of employee skill sets and job requirements and hire contractors to support employees at risk of burnout.”
“They should also prioritise workforce flexibility, embrace a culture of wellness and offer programmes giving employees the skills and knowledge to manage stress and prioritise their work effectively,” he added.
The easy availability of mobile technology has a significant impact on hours worked by Singapore employees, according to the report. While technology allows flexibility, being constantly within reach of the office often blurs the line between work and pleasure.
Hudson said that employers need to be mindful that more hours does not necessarily equal more productivity, and that they risk employee burnout and lagging morale if they do not constantly manage work flows.
The Hudson Report: Employment Trends report surveys the expectations of over 6,400 key employment decision makers in Asia Pacific including multinational organisations of all sizes in all major industry sectors. Respondents were also surveyed about their employees’ working hours and whether this has increased compared to a year ago, whether increased levels of burnout are evident among their employees as well as effective methods to prevent employee burnout at work.
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According to a report released by Hudson HR company yesterday (11 Oct), 61% of employees in Singapore are experiencing an increase in workload. This is the highest figure in all Asia-Pacific markets surveyed.
Nearly half (46%) of the Singapore employees surveyed now work 51 hours a week or more.
Singapore is also seeing the highest levels of employee burnout in the region; a third (33%) of employers reported an increase in burnout.
Andrew Tomich, Executive General Manager of Hudson Singapore, said: “All employers need to be aware that there is a great deal they can do to prevent burnout. They need to provide greater clarity around roles and delivery expectations, improve alignment of employee skill sets and job requirements and hire contractors to support employees at risk of burnout.”
“They should also prioritise workforce flexibility, embrace a culture of wellness and offer programmes giving employees the skills and knowledge to manage stress and prioritise their work effectively,” he added.
The easy availability of mobile technology has a significant impact on hours worked by Singapore employees, according to the report. While technology allows flexibility, being constantly within reach of the office often blurs the line between work and pleasure.
Hudson said that employers need to be mindful that more hours does not necessarily equal more productivity, and that they risk employee burnout and lagging morale if they do not constantly manage work flows.
The Hudson Report: Employment Trends report surveys the expectations of over 6,400 key employment decision makers in Asia Pacific including multinational organisations of all sizes in all major industry sectors. Respondents were also surveyed about their employees’ working hours and whether this has increased compared to a year ago, whether increased levels of burnout are evident among their employees as well as effective methods to prevent employee burnout at work.
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