Work From Home Stress and Burnout

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify and analyse how working from home is leading to stress in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and eventually leading to burnout. Literature study method was used to conduct this research, where information was gathered by studying currently available articles and research materials from reputed, peer-reviewed journals both national and international. The information and data thus gathered was then analysed; conclusions were made, and recommendations were identified. It has been found from the study that working from home has many drawbacks leading to stress and burnout. This can lead to various physiological, psychological, and social implications in the long term. As such some recommendations have been identified to help cope with work-from-home (WFH) stress. There are measures that organizations ought to implement in order to ensure their employees do not fall prey to stress and progress towards burnout. There are steps to be taken by the individual as well – to cope with WFH stress arising from loneliness, lack of interaction, lack of proper work environment, etc.