Burnout costs companies in Switzerland CHF 6.5 billion a year

How much longer do we want to stand by and watch burnout in companies? It is time to act.

It's time to act, because this overwork costs you as an employer around CHF 6.5 billion a year, whether through absences or reduced productivity. (Projection by the University of Bern and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences).

According to a study conducted last year by the JRC Bern research institute with 57,000 participants, 17% of adults have already experienced burnout and 25% of employees feel that their work puts them at risk of burnout.

The reasons for burnout are manifold and, according to the study, include

Higher work intensity
Constant availability
Overload due to shortage of skilled labour/absenteeism
Personal factors

We took a closer look at this increased workload and recognized a clear pattern:

Managers are often solely responsible for decisions while simultaneously having to monitor efficiency, resources, and the working atmosphere. This balancing act is demanding and very stressful. It often involves navigating organizational polarities and making decisions that lack internal support. Understandably, this leads to daily exhaustion and excessive demands.

We can assist you in minimizing this tug-of-war. The proven model of double coupling from sociocracy offers an effective solution.

In essence, double coupling means that each team is represented by a leader (L) and a delegate (D) in the overarching group. The leader represents the business perspective, while the delegates advocate for the interests of team members. This structure ensures that decisions receive support at all levels.

Implementing this decision-making approach will quickly ease the burden on management and garner broad support within executive teams.

Curious about how you can alleviate and support your managers?

We look forward to hearing from you. By the way, there's no cost to inquire - and neither is there for the initial consultation.