Burnout and Performance

Constant mental and distraction and cognitive overload have a huge negative impact on work performance and wellbeing. American psychiatrist, Dr. Edward Hallowell has done extensive research on attention. He writes about the “dangers” of modern office life where people are continually distracted. In his Harvard Business Review article, “Overloaded Circuits: Why Smart People Underperform” he warns that “modern office life …

Mentally healthy workplaces = good Return On Investment

Today’s report from Beyond Blue about mental health in the workplace, shows that for every dollar that businesses spend on an effective mental health strategy, they get an average $2.30 return on investment (ROI). The impact of employees’ mental health conditions on productivity, participation and compensation claims, costs Australian employers at least $10.9 billion a year. Prepared by PwC, the …