{"id":1649,"date":"2024-01-05T10:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T10:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phealthcore.wpenginepowered.com\/global\/?post_type=ressource&#038;p=1649"},"modified":"2024-05-10T14:44:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T14:44:49","slug":"what-can-hr-do-to-prevent-rust-out","status":"publish","type":"ressource","link":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/resources\/what-can-hr-do-to-prevent-rust-out\/","title":{"rendered":"What can HR do to prevent \u2018rust-out\u2019?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meet the workplace phenomenon:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>Rust-out.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/uk\/beauty\/mind-body\/a43695947\/rust-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Some<\/a>&nbsp;are saying rust-out is burnout\u2019s bored, disengaged cousin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We call it the \u201cproductivity killer\u201d. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is rust-out?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the term \u201cRust-out\u201d isn\u2019t new, employers are starting to see it dominate their workforce.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rust-out occurs when employees are bored, unengaged, and aren\u2019t fulfilled in their jobs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve probably seen it before.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe someone is hunched over in their chair, scrolling their phone, and not focusing as much as they were.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or maybe you\u2019ve noticed an employee that\u2019s missing deadlines, not getting involved in meetings, or seem reserved in group settings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may already be familiar with \u201cpresenteeism\u201d, where employees show up to work but don\u2019t give their full potential. They show up every day, but do very little.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presenteeism, burnout, and rust-out are all related. But there are differences to be aware of.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While burnout creeps up gradually due to mounting stress, rust-out can occur suddenly when an employee plateaus in their role and becomes unengaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If unaddressed, rust-out can lead to decreased performance, high turnover, and wasted talent.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Burnout = exhaustion created by work too much&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rust-out = diminished interest, unengaged, and the \u201ccan\u2019t be bothered\u201d attitude&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The main signs of rust-out include:\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling bored, apathetic, and unmotivated&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lacking passion and excitement about work&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiencing restlessness and eagerness for change&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Struggling to focus and concentrate \u2013 easily distracted&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procrastinating on tasks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdrawing from social interactions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the top drivers of rust-out?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees experiencing rust-out feel they have plateaued and have no opportunities for development or career progression.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Specifically, the causes of rust-out include:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lack of challenge<\/strong>: Employees feel their day-to-day work is monotonous and unstimulating. They are going about their daily routine without being intellectually challenged.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feeling stuck in a role<\/strong>: Employees feel trapped in their current position with no opportunity for promotion or transfer to new teams. The role has lost its sense of purpose.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of vision<\/strong>: A lack of vision hinders an employee\u2019s ability to set achievable goals and see a meaningful path for growth and development. Without a clear destination, it becomes difficult for employees to feel a sense of progress or accomplishment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What rust-out means for businesses\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Impact on employers:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rust-out can have major negative consequences for businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees experiencing rust-out are more likely to leave the company, resulting in increased turnover costs from recruiting and training new hires.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rust-out also stifles creativity and innovation. Unengaged employees are unlikely to come up with new ideas or solutions. Unsurprisingly, this can hugely impact your competitiveness, your marketing, and ultimately, your pipeline.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How HR can prevent rust-out at work\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to tread carefully with rust-out. Sometimes, people have off days\/weeks. Or maybe employees are dealing with personal issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, if you suspect someone is displaying continuous symptoms of rust-out, here are some proactive steps you can take to prevent rust-out:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hold&nbsp; development conversations :<\/strong>&nbsp;Review what you already have in place and analyse how often you\u2019re meeting with your people to discuss progression. Offer training, mentorship programmes, and opportunities to learn new skills. This stimulates the mind and prevents stagnation. Don\u2019t have L&amp;D budget? Try and host \u201cLunch &amp; Learns\u201d or create a culture of continuous feedback to help engage your employees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore what excites your people:<\/strong>&nbsp;A great way to do this is to spark up conversations over a coffee break or send out a quick survey to see what your workforce is passionate about. Some may be runners, others may be gamers, or bakers. Analyse your results and plan some fun activities that\u2019ll get your people engaged. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluate workloads:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ensure workloads are reasonable and allow for a healthy work-life balance. Overburdening causes fatigue and disengagement, but not having enough tasks, means they\u2019ll get bored quickly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on improving workplace wellbeing:<\/strong>&nbsp;When you demonstrate care and support for your employees\u2019 physical and mental health, it keeps them engaged and motivated. By providing resources and initiatives that promote work-life balance, stress reduction, and personal development, employees feel valued, challenged, and excited about their work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourage career flexibility:<\/strong>&nbsp;If an employee is bored with their day-to-day tasks, you could allow employees to shadow other internal roles and departments periodically. This breaks up monotony and provides fresh challenges.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Personify Health, we help 1000s of global businesses every day, all year round, prevent rust-out. Our health &amp; wellbeing platform, provides members with wellbeing advice, tips, and resources that\u2019s completely unique to their needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to see Personify Health in action?\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE 1:1 demo of our health &amp; wellbeing platform<\/a>, and we\u2019ll show you why 1000s of global businesses use Personify Health to prevent rust-out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1650,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"ressource_category":[14],"ressource_tag":[99,20],"audience":[],"solution":[],"partner_type":[],"class_list":["post-1649","ressource","type-ressource","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","ressource_category-blog","ressource_tag-culture-employee-experience","ressource_tag-workplace-wellbeing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ressource\/1649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ressource"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ressource"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ressource\/1649\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ressource_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ressource_category?post=1649"},{"taxonomy":"ressource_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ressource_tag?post=1649"},{"taxonomy":"audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/audience?post=1649"},{"taxonomy":"solution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/solution?post=1649"},{"taxonomy":"partner_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/personifyhealth.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/partner_type?post=1649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}