04/04/2025

The Case for Calm

Here’s how to find your poise and fend off burnout

According to ASAE research, workforce burnout is practically all-pervasive today. (See sidebar.) Social and economic disruptions, combined with the accelerating pace of work, have made it more difficult for employees to maintain their focus and feel positive about their jobs.

Addressing that challenge, experts suggest, requires a combination of hard and soft skills — practical office policies that alleviate the risk of burnout, alongside regular practices designed to support the mood of employees.

"Wellness at associations went from being a taboo topic to really mainstream," said Holly Duckworth, CMP, LSP, CAE, a coach, speaker and workplace consultant who's worked with associations. "We've always asked how we can take good care of members, but now we're asking how to take care of staff, so they can take care of members."

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