As a manager I always try and follow a certain way for managing my team. And the keyword for me is maintaining the correct balance between various aspects of regular work. Like, giving time to innovate AND delivering on tight deadlines; taking time-offs AND putting in extra hours; etc.

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The author of Burned Out and Handling Burn Out blog, points on 5 ways to keeping your team from burning out:

1. Keep communications open from top to bottom.
2. Keep the political crap off of your employees.
3. Keep the job varied.
4. Keep the employee learning.
5. Reward the employee.

Unlike my previous blog earlier: Guidance on Avoiding Redundancy, the author accepts the need to take good care of your team regardless of the economic situation.

In fact I’d say one must take extra care during these tough times. If you don’t and once the economy starts improving those will be the first ones to change jobs who were not treated well by their employers. :~(