Employee burnout is a rising negative factor in workplaces, especially among jobs in emergency management, policing, and social work fields. 686 EMS clinicians participated in a study that found 60% of these workers have symptoms of burnout, caused by consistent instances of compassion fatigue vicarious trauma, and long working hours.

To breakdown what employers and employees are up against, Valerie Belusko, Community and Economic Development Educator with the University of Illinois Extension says it is important to know the stressors.

Belusko gets into some more contributing factors that can be said for any type of occupation and not just the first responders.

Prioritizing self-care and a work-life balance are ways to avoid this burnout, and Belusko shares some ways employers can keep their workers motivated and happy.

For services offered by Valerie Belusko, you can call 217-532-3941 or email at valerieb@illinois.edu.

Valerie Belusko appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.