PREVENTION AND OVERCOMING OF EMOTIONAL BURNOUT OF SPECIALISTS OF FOOD AND PROCESSING INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES

Abstract

This article is devoted to the study of the causes and consequences of emotional burnout, as well as practical measures to prevent and overcome it. Emotional burnout is manifested in the form of physical and mental exhaustion, cynicism and a decrease in personal effectiveness, which negatively affects not only the health of employees but also the overall productivity of enterprises. The article analyses in detail the main factors that contribute to the development of emotional burnout, such as high productivity requirements, seasonal fluctuations, market competition, insufficient social support, financial difficulties, monotonous tasks and negative organisational culture. Attention is paid to the importance of maintaining the psychological well-being of employees to prevent burnout, as well as the need to create a healthy working environment. The results of studies confirming the relevance of the problem of emotional burnout are discussed separately, including the work of such specialists as Kristina Maslach, who developed a scale for measuring burnout levels, and T. K. Mohamed, who analyses the impact of organisational culture on preventing burnout. The article provides recommendations for the implementation of employee support programmes, including training and development, workflow organisation and flexible working arrangements. In particular, the article suggests prevention methods, with a special focus on the importance of psycho-emotional support, training in stress management techniques, positive thinking and team spirit development. Such trainings contribute to the development of skills to effectively overcome stressful situations and strengthen the psychological resilience of employees. In summary, the article emphasises the importance of a comprehensive approach to preventing and overcoming emotional burnout, which allows not only to preserve the health of employees but also to ensure the effective operation of enterprises in a highly competitive environment. It contributes to the formation of a more conscious attitude towards psycho-emotional well-being in the workplace and opens up new prospects for further research in this area.